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Women of Achievement

Each year the YWCA Woman of Achievement Award is presented to a select group of Northeast Ohio women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service, leadership, mentoring, and dedication to YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Boasting over 250 honorees, the Women of Achievement Academy is comprised of the most accomplished and esteemed leaders in Northeast Ohio.

Women of Achievement 2024 Nominations Open Now!

In your network, organization, industry, or community, do you know a woman who is a trailblazer in her field and exemplifies a commitment to advancing opportunities for other women? Now is your opportunity to recognize her! Nominations for the 2024 Women of Achievement Award are open through September 22nd. Please remember to keep nominations confidential.

MAKE A NOMINATION

 

For more information, please reach out to events@ywcaofcleveland.org.

Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony 2023

Thank to everyone who attended YWCA Greater Cleveland’s signature Women of Achievement awards celebration. Together, we celebrated seven Women of Achievement honorees, twenty-six Women of Professional Excellence, and one inspiring scholarship winner.

With your help, we exceeded our revenue goals by over $50,000! If you would still like to make a gift in celebration of our honorees, please click HERE and help YWCA Greater Cleveland advance our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

Congratulations again to the incredible women who were honored with the Women of Achievement Award. To Margaret Bernstein, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, Heidi Gartland, Angela Mago, Marcia Moreno, Tracy Oliver, and Aseelah Shareef, thank you for your invaluable contributions to our community. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023

Margaret Bernstein– Director of Advocacy and Initiatives, WKYC
Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm- President & Chief Executive Officer, STEP Forward
Heidi Gartland- Chief Government & Community Relations Officer, University Hospitals
Angela Mago- President of Commercial Bank, KeyBank
Marcia Moreno- President, AmMore Consulting
Tracy Oliver- Director, Media and Local Affairs, Ohio, Dominion Energy (retired)
Aseelah Shareef- Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Karamu House, Inc.
Click here for more information about each of our honorees!

Margaret Bernstein

Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm

Heidi Gartland

Angela Mago

Marcia Moreno

Tracy Oliver

Aseelah Shareef

VIEW ACHIEVE MAGAZINE

Learn more about our honorees, see behind the scenes photos, and see how you can get involved with YWCA!

READ ACHIEVE MAGAZINE

 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!

Women of Achievement Academy

Meet the 2023 Women of Achievement!

They broke glass ceilings, excelled in their careers and redefined the kinds of roles women can aspire to. These are our local leaders with national impact.