11:45 am - Tribute to Women Luncheon

Katharine F. Erskine Award recognizes women who have demonstrated leadership and reached exemplary levels of achievement in their professions and communities.

Each year the award is presented to one woman from each of the following categories: Arts & Humanities; Business & Law; Community/Social Service & Government; Education; and Medicine & Science.  Nominees must show a commitment to the YWCA mission – eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity to all  - and meet the following criteria:

• distinctive achievement and service in her current field;
• service to community with a demonstrated commitment to social and racial equality;
• demonstrated commitment to serving as a role model for women and girls; and
• must live and/or work in Central Massachusetts.