YWCA NorthEastern NY is excited to celebrate the 41st Annual Empowerment Awards Gala! The 2024 ceremony will be held on March 28th, 2024 from 6pm to 9pm at River’s Casino in Schenectady.

This will be our 41st year celebrating amazing individuals in our community whose work, actions, and passion match the mission of YWCA. The Empowerment Awards are held yearly during Women’s History Month in March to celebrate outstanding individuals who are making history right here in the Capital Region.

The 2024 Empowerment Awardees (stay tuned for more information on these remarkable individuals!)

  • James Addison Good Neighbor Award: Robin Fontanelli, Sidewalk Warriors Troy
  • Advocacy Award: Shavonne Sanders, My Daughters and Me & My Sons and Me
  • Social Justice Award: Nairobi Vives, Esq., Albany Community Police Review Board
  • Business on a Mission Award: Renel Turner, Nelly’s Treats
  • Susan Rosenthal Women in Business Award: Jordan Yanatos, Pinup Jordan’s Mermaid Lounge
  • Empowerment Award: Kimberly Henry, Million Dollar Memoirs
  • Youth Empowerment Award: Ashli Fragomeni, Girls Inc of the Greater Capital Region
  • STEAM Award: Sarah Jaeger, GE
  • Young Excellence Award: Isabella Sementilli, Never Crumble!®️

Join us for this gala-style fundraising event featuring a cocktail hour and networking 6 – 7pm, raffles, and the program will begin at 7pm with dinner*, presentation of awards, and Keynote by Sabrina Mosseau, Independant Healthcare Consultant.

*Dinner will be a filet mignon dinner (gluten free). Vegetarian option is available upon request at the event.

All funds raised at the event will benefit YWCA NENY’s critical programs and services that work to create a brighter, safer future for all.   

*For Full Table registrations, Lauren Trunko, Chief Development Officer, will reach out for your guest list.

Payment plans are available for general admission and honorary committee tickets. Payments are split up into 3 payments over 3 months. Visit the link below to purchase your ticket via payment plan!

Reserving a Room at The Landing Hotel

To make reservations, please follow the instructions below.

  1. Visit The Landing Hotel – Schenectady, NY (thelandinghotelny.com)
  2. Select ‘Book Online Now’
  3. Enter the assigned Group Code (Group Code: YWCA0324) and click Search.
  4. Select Group
  5. Select Check-In and Check-Out Date
  6. Select ‘Show Rooms’
  7. Choose Room Type and Complete Reservation

If you have any issues please contact the Rivers call center team at (518) 579-8800 for assistance.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Signature Sponsors

Justice Sponsor

Peace Sponsors

 

Award Sponsors

Amy Aldrich, State Farm Insurance
Business for Good
Xenolith Partners, LLC
Adirondack Beverage

Friend Sponsors

Capital Bank
ABS Solutions
Vibrant Brands

 

Thank you to our Community Nonprofit Partners!

  • Unity House Troy
  • Mohawk Opportunities, Inc. 
  • Crossroads Center for Children
  • Schenectady Community Action Program
  • Michelle Ostrelich, County Legislature
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