For over 50 years, we have been highlighting inspiring women and organizations at YWCA’s Women of the Year event. They are leaders, mentors, visionaries, and heroes. Help us honor those who shape the Fargo-Moorhead community through their passion, service, and significant achievements at this widely-celebrated event attended by 800+ people.
This year’s YWCA Women of the Year event was held on April 22, 2024. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the 2024 honorees! Save the date for Monday, April 28, 2025.
SUBMIT NOMINEE IDEAS FOR WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2025
When nominations open in January, we will send you a reminder of your nomination ideas and a link to the nomination form.
For questions regarding Women of the Year, please email woty@ywcacassclay.org or call (701) 232-2547.
NOMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTED EACH YEAR IN 13 CATEGORIES:
Faith Community
Health & Wellness
Lifetime Achievement
Science & Technology
Young Woman of Today & Tomorrow
Youth Advocacy
Advocating for Equality
Arts & Culture
Business & Entrepreneurship
Communications
Community & Volunteer Service
Education
Business/Organization Category:
Leader in Women’s Empowerment
Download category descriptions
Please note: In the event we receive an extraordinarily high number of nominations in any given year, YWCA Cass Clay will close nominations early in order to ensure an event of reasonable length that celebrates all nominees. If this occurs, YWCA will reach out about reserving your nomination for a subsequent year in order to best honor and respect the time and efforts of nominees and their nominators.
Congratulations to the 2024 YWCA Women of the Year Recipients!
Back row, from left: Siham Amedy, Dr. Amy Zundel, Kristi Kanski, Theresa Larson (Sanford Health), Tiffany Lawrence (Sanford Health), Emily Brooks, Gowri Pillai, Lindsey Burkhardt, and LaDonna Bannach. Front row, from left: Stacy Anderson, Dr. Chery Hysjulien, Margie Bailly, Jakelle Hoffmann, and Alexa Ducioame.
