Women of Achievement Awards

In keeping with the mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region honor leaders who have made outstanding contributions in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We’ll be back for our 13th Annual event in 2025!

The 12th Annual

Women of Achievement Awards

The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region cordially invites you to the 2024 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon honoring:

  • Susan Brasseur - Lifetime Achievement

  • Dr. Nikita Murry - Arts & Education

  • Amberlyn Hales-Varadi - Business & Entrepreneurship

  • Marlana Cork - Civic & Nonprofit

  • Dr. Lindsay Zeeb - Healthcare

  • Brooke Beebe - Social Justice & Advocacy

Event Details:

  • Date - Tuesday, October 15, 2024

  • Time - 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

  • Location - SVSU Curtiss Hall

Thank you to our sponsors: Dow, Hemlock Semiconductor, Independent Bank, MyMichigan Health, Huntington Bank, Saginaw Valley State University, AHP PLC, Duperon Corporation, Horizon Bank and Ieuter Insurance Group.

Click Here to learn more about this year’s Honorees

Nomination Criteria

Do you know a Woman of Achievement in the Great Lakes Bay Region? The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region is now accepting nominations for our 2024 Awards Ceremony and Luncheon!

Depth, breadth, and quantity of relevant activity of the nominees will be considered when determining the recipient. The selection committee will assess the nominees based on the following criteria:

  • The nominee has made enduring contributions to the social, cultural, family, economic, educational, or political well-being of the community, state, or nation;

  • The nominee has a record of accomplishment in her chosen field (professional or volunteer);

  • The nominee is a recognized leader;

  • The nominee demonstrate qualities of character or thought which make her a role model for others - especially women;

  • The nominee is 18 years or older and currently reside, work, or volunteer in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Previous recipients may not be renominated: