Announcing: YWCA Women of the Year 2024 nominees

Press Release
Written By Allison Pillar

Thirty-nine nominated for the 51st annual awards event

FARGO, ND (March 1, 2024) — Thirty-seven inspiring women and two organizations will be in the spotlight as YWCA Cass Clay hosts its 51st annual Women of the Year awards event.

Since 1973, YWCA has paid tribute to over 2,000 outstanding Women of the Year honorees whose lives, talents, and passions have made a meaningful difference. All have demonstrated passion for their community, service to women and children, and are an inspiration to the next generation of leaders.

The following individuals and organizations will be recognized for their outstanding achievements as 2024 YWCA Women of the Year nominees on Monday, April 22 at Delta by Marriott:

  • Siham Amedy, Moorhead Human Rights Commission, Creating Community Counseling

  • Olivia Allen, Warm Blanket Hugs

  • Stacy Anderson, Lewis and Clark Elementary School

  • Margie Bailly, Fargo Theatre, Kiwanis Club of Fargo

  • LaDonna Bannach, Beyond Boundaries Therapy & Wellness

  • Dre Blotsky, Sanford Health

  • Shannon Bock, CCRI, Inc.

  • Darlene TenBear Boyle, Native American Education Program, Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools

  • Kathie Brekke, Moorhead Public Schools Retiree, Minnesota State University Moorhead

  • Emily Brooks, Taea Made

  • Lindsey Burkhardt, Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota

  • Jordan Crouse, Bridging the Gap

  • Jana Davis, Marsh McLennan Agency

  • Alexa Ducioame, Moore Engineering, Inc.

  • Dacia Engberg, ima (Internal Medicine Associates) Healthcare

  • Allison Grippe, YUJ Yoga

  • Kellee Hann, NaturaKids Center, Bared Soul Boudoir

  • Brandi Hedin, Marsh McLennan Agency

  • Jakelle Hoffmann, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley

  • Dr. Chery Hysjulien, Sanford Health

  • Jennifer Illich, FirstLink

  • Victoria Johnson, Families United for Self-Empowerment

  • Kristi Kanski, Red River Regional Dispatch Center

  • Tonya Kemper, Fargo VA Medical Center

  • Dr. Patricia Laqua, Sanford Health

  • Megan MacFarlane, Moorhead Minds Matter (M3)

  • Justice Lisa Fair McEvers, North Dakota Supreme Court

  • Kayla Nayes, Enlightened Beauty

  • Amy Okeson, Feed My Starving Children FargoPack

  • Whitney Oxendahl, League of Women Voters of North Dakota

  • Gowri Pillai, Sheyenne High School

  • Emma Quinn, ShareHouse

  • Sophia Richards, Valley News Live

  • Donna Smith, Enclave Property Management

  • Sarah West, Light Consulting

  • Shauna Wimer, Midco

  • Dr. Amy Zundel, Move Chiropractic

  • Fargo Moorhead Community Theater

  • Sanford Health

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Allison Pillar
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