Community Corner
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Announces 2015 Women of Distinction
Luncheon Will Celebrate Contributions of Six Honorees Who 'Make a Difference'
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk has announced the six honorees for the 6th Annual Women of Distinction Awards and Luncheon on May 7, 2015. The distinguished honorees are Sandy Nielsen Baumann, Alicia Sillars, Dr. Josephine Velazquez Rucquoi, Jane Yezzi and Susan Delaney. Merlyn Tejada will be honored as a Young Woman of Distinction, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of a woman under 21 years of age.
The Women of Distinction Award is bestowed in recognition of the outstanding achievements of a select group of women. Local residents and business owners nominate women whose significant and unique contributions have made a difference in the Darien and Norwalk communities. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Women of Distinction Nominations Committee reviews the nominations and selects the honorees.
“Women frequently work behind the scenes to forge stronger families and communities,” said Event Co-Chair, Ellen Bay. “We at the YWCA are grateful for the opportunity to shine a light on these women and celebrate the differences they make every single day.”
“The 2015 Women of Distinction honorees embody the meaning of selfless service. Through their generosity and dedication to their communities they are true leaders and role models,” added Co-chair, Louisa Stead.
Diamond Title sponsor of the event is William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance and Gold sponsor is Darien Rowayton Bank. Grove Street Plaza is a silver sponsor, and Allstate is a bronze sponsor. Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner, LLC, and Lanphier Day Spa & Salon are Persimmon sponsors. The Darien Times is a sponsor in-kind.
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The Women of Distinction Luncheon takes place at Woodway Country Club from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the luncheon will go on sale the first week of May and can be purchased in person at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk office at 49 Old Kings Highway North in Darien, by calling 203-655-2535, or by visiting ywcadariennorwalk.org.
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families. Its national mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, translates locally into a vision to create opportunities for growth, leadership and empowerment for all women and families. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is located at 49 Old King’s Highway North in Darien, CT. For more information, please visit www.ywcadariennorwalk.org or call 655-2535.
