This week the YWCA of Lubbock honored nine recipients of the Women of Excellence Awards.
According to a press release, this year’s winners were announced in January and were celebrated at a special event on Tuesday at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Since 1989, the YWCA said they have been striving to recognize and empower woman in the Lubbock area with the Women of Excellence awards.
This year’s program featured an address from U.S. Congressman Jodey Arrington and a special performance by area artist Jenni Dale Lord.
The honorees from this year’s event included:
- Miss Gabriella Ghandour, Youth Leadership Award
- Mrs. Terri Duncan, Mary Nell Strong Community Service Award
- Mrs. Karen Thornton, Excellence in Education
- Mrs. Melissa Collier, Excellence in Business
- Mrs. Brandi Cantrell, Excellence in Religion
- Dr. Melinda Schalow, Excellence in Social Justice
- Mrs. Rebecca Geist, Excellence in Medicine
- Dr. Lisaann Gittner, Excellence in Science
- Dr. Annette Sobel, Excellence in Government
According to the YWCA, they are dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. They said they impact over 2,500 lives daily advancing women and the power of diversity to strengthen our community.
You can learn more at YWCA’s website. And you can connect with them on Instagram (@ywcalubbock), Twitter (@YWCAofLubbock), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/YWCAofLubbock).
