The Niagara Awards was established by the Board of Directors of the YWCA of the Niagara in 1997 as a fundraiser to publicly recognize and honor women who make significant contributions to the Niagara and Erie communities specific to the YWCA’s mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
2024 Niagara Awards
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Event Begins at 11:30 a.m.
At Wurlitzer Events – 908 Niagara Falls Blvd, North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Luncheon tickets are $75 or $550 for a table for 8 – Purchase tickets here, stop by 32 Cottage, or call 716-433-6714.
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Besides our tribute to women at the luncheon, we are unveiling an extraordinary addition to our event lineup–a remarkable keynote speaker who truly personifies our mission and stands as a beacon of inspiration and mentorship: the first active-duty Miss America, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh.
From Air Force pilot to public figure, read her amazing story here.
WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR 2024 NIAGARA AWARD HONOREES
These women have consistently demonstrated through their employment, self employment, volunteer service, or lifestyle, an outstanding commitment to the mission of the YWCA – the empowerment of women, the elimination of racism and the promotion of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all – in one of the following categories:
The Arts – Cortney Chyme-Costanzo, Matt’s Music Vocal Performance Team
Management – Christine O’Hara, HART Inc.
Education – Jada Pierce, Niagara University
Community Partner – Amy Boyer + Tera Tillotson
Behind the Scenes – Grace Ayoub, Lockport Memorial Hospital
Health & Human Services – Dr. Mary McCourt, Niagara University, Susan Brooks, RN, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital
Entrepreneur – Laura Montante-Zaepfel, Uniland Development Co.
Military/First Responder – Captain Jill Harrison, Niagara County Drug Task Force
Youth Inspiration – The Girls Flag Football Team at Mt. St. Mary’s Academy
Inspiration – Nadja Helen Bohuk Graca, Holocaust Survivor + Shelley J. Baxter Collins, Caretaker
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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