Women of Achievement

The YWCA Career Women of Achievement Luncheon was established in 1980 to increase community awareness and appreciation of the diverse contributions of women in the workforce and in the community. The luncheon has evolved into the YWCA’s largest fundraising event, sponsored by 120 companies and organizations each year, with an attendance of nearly 1,600. All proceeds directly benefit YWCA programs, supporting our mission to eliminate racism and empower women.

Upwards of 75 women are nominated to be Career Women of Achievement each year. An independent panel of 5 community leaders selects women who exemplify personal career success, dynamic leadership qualities, and the unique ability to serve as role models. Former honorees include artists, physicians, educators, execs, politicians, lawyers, human service workers, entrepreneurs, and law enforcement officers.

Click here to check out the list of past honorees, 1980-2023.

2024 CAREER WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON

Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at the Hard Rock Casino

You must be 21 or older to attend

11:30 am Seating | 12:00 noon Luncheon

1:30 pm Trailblazers Social
See and be seen! Enjoy sips and shopping with women-owned businesses at an after-party immediately following the luncheon.

Now at the Hard Rock Casino for the first time ever, our 45th annual Career Women of Achievement Luncheon is coming this May. This year’s honorees are trailblazers in their fields, each with diverse contributions to our community. We’ll celebrate them while raising funds for life-saving YWCA programs like our Domestic Violence Shelters, which serve nearly 500 adults and children each year with many more on their nightly waitlists.

We’re ready to ignite change and be trailblazers for our collective mission.

The Luncheon SOLD OUT in record-breaking time, but tickets are still available for the Trailblazer Social!

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Our 2024 Honorees

Tracey Artis

CEO
I Hear Music
Bridgit Chayt

Executive Vice President, Head of Wholesale Payments
Fifth Third Bank
Eleanor Parks

Executive Director/CEO
Cincinnati Preschool Promise
Christie Kuhns, Esq.

President & CEO
Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio
Kimm Lauterbach

President & CEO
REDI Cincinnati
Jill Miller

President & CEO
Bethesda Inc./bi3
Alicia Reece

President
Hamilton County Commission
Kristen Schlotman

Executive Director
Film Cincinnati
Alicia B. Townsend

Vice President, Regional Community Development Manager
U.S. Bank
Kelly Wittich, CFP

Senior Vice President – Wealth Management
FTB Financial Services, UBS Financial Services