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 150 companies and organizations each year, with an attendance of over 2,100. In 2020 and 2021, we pivoted the event into a TV/streaming broadcast with nearly tens of thousands tuning in. 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.
2022 Career Women of Achievement
Thursday, May 26, 7-8 p.m.
Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship, presented by Kroger
Learn more about the Mamie Earl Sells Scholarship & past winners.
Charlotte r. schmidlapp scholarship, fifth third bank, trustee
Learn more about the Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Scholarship & past winners.
The YWCA is proud to have honored 338 women to date. Here is the full listing.
$50,000 Transformation Partner
$30,000 Technology & Broadcast Partner (exclusive to one Partner)
$25,000 Visionary Partner
$15,000 Innovation Partner
$10,000 Leadership Partner
$5,000 Empowerment Partner
$3,500 Mentorship Partner
$1,750 Advocacy Partner
$950 Non-Profit/501C-3 Partner
TRANSFORMATION PARTNER
TECHNOLOGY & BROADCAST PARTNER
INNOVATION PARTNERS
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
ALWAYS!
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati Business Courier
Cintas
Clark Shaeffer Hackett
d.e. Foxx & Associates, Inc
Fifth Third Bank
Kemba Credit Union
Madison Design Group
The Procter & Gamble Company
OVATION PARTNERS
Claudia M. Abercrumbie
Bray Construction Services
Karen Carnahan
Corporex
Deborah Gentry Davis
Susan Esler & Cincinnati Museum Center Board
Jodi Geiser
Carroll Morris
Jeanne Schroer
Women of Water Cincinnati
CELEBRATE PARTNER
Dianne Dunkelman & Clever Crazes for Kids
Check out the full list of past keynote speakers.
2022 43RD ANNUAL EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Deborah Gentry Davis
Vice President of Human Resources, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
2020 Career Woman of Achievement
Jodi Geiser
Retired Partner, EY
2019 Career Woman of Achievement
Photo Credit: Mary Strubbe Photography
Jennifer Davis
Procter & Gamble
CEO, Health Care
Chandra Mathews-Smith
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
Chief Community Engagement Officer
Nerissa E. Morris
Cincinnati Children's
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources & Diversity Officer
Elizabeth Pierce
Cincinnati Museum Center
President & CEO
Regina Carswell Russo
RRight Now Communications
Founder/CEO
Jeanne Schroer
Catalytic Development Funding Corp of Northern Kentucky
President & CEO
Melissa Stevens
Fifth Third Bank
Chief Digital Officer, Head of Digital & Marketing
Kristen Hall Wevers
UC Health
SVP, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Photo Credit: Helen Adams Photography
Questions: careerwomen@ywcacin.org
Take a look back at our 2021 Career Women of Achievement!
Check out these images from our 2019 Career Women of Achievement Luncheon
