This year marks the 50th anniversary of an event where organizations and the community comes together to honor women, organizations, and businesses for their leadership, community impact, and, most importantly, dedication to the YWCA Mankato’s mission.
YWCA announces 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees
YWCA announces 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees By Bernadette Heier | April 16, 2021 at 10:32 PM CDT - Updated April 16 at 10:34 PM
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) Since 1973, the YWCA has honored over 150 women and eight organizations on their impact in the community.
“That helps uphold our mission of empowering women and eliminating racism. So it’s all different types of women who do different things in our community,” said Sophie Hoiseth, adult programs coordinator at the YWCA of Mankato.
This year recognizing a doctor, teacher, workforce development leader, interior designer and a young activist for the 2021 Women of Distinction Honorees.