41ST ANNUAL YWCA CASS-CLAY Women of the Year Awards

Recognizing Passion, Service and Inspiration

Though beset by a three-week weather delay, nothing could dampen the community spirit of the 41st Annual YWCA Women of the Year Awards held April 21st at the Holiday Inn. With 600 community members and 26 nominees in attendance, the event celebrated Cass-Clay women and organizations that exemplified “passion, service and inspiration.”

Since its inauguration in 1973 the Women of the Year event has celebrated and honored those who have helped to shape the Cass-Clay community. Nominations are accepted from community members in twelve categories including Wellness, Education and Lifetime Achievement with recipients selected by an independent panel of judges. Michelle Killoran, mother of three young girls and award recipient in the Business category, described how through her service she hopes to inspire “the same work ethic and positive attitude in (her) daughters as her parents did in her.”

Ticket sales and donations from numerous community sponsors will support the YWCA’s programs and mission to eliminate racism and empower women in the Cass-Clay community. Dakota Medical Foundation matched donations made at the event up to $10,000.

For more information please email woty@ywcacassclay.org