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:
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Integrity: Rita Aggarwal, Projecto Raices
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Perseverance: Ethel Seiberling Fox, lifelong work on behalf of children at risk, the dying and physically vulnerable
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Creativity: Brenda Justice, Gospel Meets Symphony, Sisters Helping Sisters Ministries
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Innovation: Mary Ann Kasper, Socially Responsible Sweat Shop
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Faith: Stephanie LEOnardi, Summit Lake Build Corps., Artist in Summit Lake
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Initiative: Towanda Mullins, Sojourner Truth Statue Committee, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, League of Women Voters
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Woman to Watch: Madison Radke, Village of St. Edwards, Green Chamber of Commerce
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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