YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women
The YWCA of the Coulee Region hosts an annual Tribute to Outstanding Women. The purpose of the Tribute is to bring community recognition to those special women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability and skills. Women are selected from nominations submitted by area community organizations, companies, corporations, small businesses and individuals to received the highest recognition, an Outstanding Achievement award. These awards are given in recognition of an individual's high level of accomplishment, as well as contributions to the life of the Coulee Region Community.
In addition, a Corporate Award is presented to an area business or corporation that has shown dedication to the betterment of women and whose policies and practices encourage and enable high achievement by women.
OCW Y-Tribute Past Winners
2012
Faye Ellis - Science
Mahruq F. Khan - Education
Carol Oyster - Activism
See the Campus Connection article for more information about
these outstanding women!
2011
Keely Rees - Health
Lynette Prieur Lo - Activist
Krista Shulka - Support
2010
Amanda Goodenough- Social Justice
Amy Sullivan- Community Development
Yang Cha Thao- Young Woman of Tomorrow- College
2009
Anita Evans- Business Professional
Ingrid Peterson- Social Justice
2008
Karen Palmer-McLean - Education
2007
Carmen Wilson – Business/Professions
Lise Graham – Education
2006
Becky Yoshizumi – Support
Ronda Knox – Education
2005
Wendy Rabe – Support Staff (technology)
Sandy Grunwald – Art & Science
Christina Trombley – Business Administration
Susan Crutchfield – Education
Florence Aliesch – Volunteer Services
2004
Jodi Vandenberg-Daves - Education
Ingrid Iverson - Support
2003
Beth Cherne – Arts
Kathy Hanratty – Activist
Susan Butterfield – Support
2002
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2001
Virginia Kreyer – Support
2000
Dianne Morrison – Entrepreneur
Susan Wrobel – Education
1999
Sara Bentley – Activist
Deon Nontelle – Science
1998
Carolyn Barber – Arts
Sara Sullivan – Education
Cheryl Kennedy – Sports
1997
Karin Quinn – Arts
Jan Gallagher – Business
Carmen Kennedy – Youth Career Woman
Cecilia Manrique – Special Interests
1996
Carol Bassueuner – Education
1995
Bridget Belgiovine – Sports
Donney Moroney – Young Career Woman
1994
Sandra Krajewski – Activist
Sandra Flake – Education
Angie Kellogg – Special Interests
1992
Tulla Lightfoot – Arts
1991
Mary Gayle Pifer – Special Interests
Joyce Koskenmaki?? – Arts
Jennifer Wilson – Professions
Ann Korschgen – Education
1990
UW-La Crosse – Corporate Award
Elizabeth Reedy – Activist
Lizebeth Reinerson – Special Interests
Susan Willey – Education
Patricia Wilder – Health
1989
Barb Gibson – Sports
Karin Bast – Business
Patricia Hansen – Support
Linda Lizana-Moss – Professions
Peg Dosch – Health
1988
Joyce Grill – Arts
Jean Foss – Education
Cheryl Frye – Volunteer
1987
Nancy Arganbright Weekley – Arts
Karen Toburen – Sports
Dorothy Marci Hai – Business
1985
Shirley Haas – Government
1984
Ruth Nixon – Education
Marilyn Wigdahl – Labor
1983
Chris Koukola – Media
Mary Bange – Sports