Women's History Project 40th Anniversary Woman of the Year Awards

Sep 13, 2023

Maureen O'Connor, retired Ohio Supreme Court justice, will be the keynote speaker for the celebratory event.

Doors open at 11 a.m. for a Women's Information Fair at St. George's Fellowship Centre, 3204 Ridgewood Road, Fairlawn. The luncheon will start at 12:00 p.m.  

2023 Recipients:

  • Integrity: Rita Aggarwal, Projecto Raices

  • Perseverance: Ethel Seiberling Fox, lifelong work on behalf of children at risk, the dying and physically vulnerable

  • Creativity: Brenda Justice, Gospel Meets Symphony, Sisters Helping Sisters Ministries

  • Innovation: Mary Ann Kasper, Socially Responsible Sweat Shop

  • Faith: Stephanie LEOnardi, Summit Lake Build Corps., Artist in Summit Lake

  • Initiative: Towanda Mullins, Sojourner Truth Statue Committee, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, League of Women Voters

  • Woman to Watch: Madison Radke, Village of St. Edwards, Green Chamber of Commerce

  • Posthumous: Rae Welker, Akron Symphony Choir, Gospel Meets Symphony, Guardian Ad Litem, Akron Children’s Hospital Cuddler’s Program and more 

The luncheon includes a Hearty Grilled Chicken Salad garnished with tomatoes, cucumbers, craisins, croutons and cheddar cheese with your choice of Italian, Caesar or balsamic vinaigrette dressing and a roll. Dessert includes a variety of pie options. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options are available. 

Tickets are $40 per person on EventBrite or by calling the Society office at 330.535.1120.

Women's History Project Advisory Committee:
Kathleen "Kitty" Endres, Ph.D., and Theresa S. Beyerle, co-chairs,  Carrie, Holli Mallak, Judy James, Karen Hrdlicka, Katy Miller, Rose Vance-Grom, Phyllis O'Connor, Willette Riley and Leianne Neff Heppner