YWCA Milestones A Tribute to Women 2026
Schedule
Thu Mar 26 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Glass City Center | Toledo, OH
About this Event
YWCA is celebrating its 31st Annual Milestones A Tribute to Women Awards on March 26th, 2026 at the Glass City Center Ballroom.
This prestigious award honors 8 extraordinary women and their accomplishments through their careers, community service, leadership, and dedication to YWCA's mission.
Celebrate, inspire, and empower as YWCA shines a spotlight on Northwest Ohio's most distinguished women at the Milestones annual luncheon. Established to increase community awareness and appreciation for the diverse contributions of women leaders in Northwest Ohio, this luncheon has honored more than 200 women over the last 31 years.
This year's awards go to:
Dr. Jennifer McCary - Arts
Meg Ressner - Business
Sherry Tripepi - Education
Jessica Ford - Government
Dr. Shawna Shafer - Sciences
Ann Ebbert - Social Services
Candice Harrison - Volunteerism
Kathy Tucker - Woman on the Rise
Community Coming Together To Impact Lasting Change.
The Milestones awards luncheon has evolved into YWCA of Northwest Ohio’s largest fundraising event, sponsored by local companies and organizations each year. It is one of the area’s most prestigious award recognition events for women. Sponsoring the Milestones Award Luncheon offers an opportunity to increase visibility among key leaders and local supporters. Showcase your presence and forge valuable connections to drive growth and elevate your brand throughout the community.
Friends and supporters who believe in YWCA’s dedication to providing dignity for all, come together to invest in the safety, hope, and healing of those served by . All proceeds raised go directly to YWCA of Northwest Ohio to ensure the continuation of services to those in need.
Event Timeline
11:30 am - Doors Open
12:00 pm - Program Begins
Professional Photography On Site
By attending the event, you consent to be filmed, photographed, broadcasted or otherwise recorded. You also give the YWCA of Northwest Ohio your consent to use your name, recording, photograph, likeness, voice, actions, silhouette, appearance, and any statements made by you, in any publicity, publications, promotional and marketing material, advertising, and any other print materials, webpages, electronic or other media or communication published or distributed by the YWCA of Northwest Ohio, in perpetuity and without compensation or notice.
COVID-19 Protocols
The YWCA of NWO is creating mask-friendly environments at all our events. Please do not attend the event if you are not feeling well or have symptoms, irrespective of your vaccine status. If you have a condition that weakens your immune system, or take certain medications, you may need to take extra precautions even if you are fully vaccinated, as instructed by your doctor. The YWCA encourages you and everyone you love, care for, or care about to be vaccinated and boosted.
Where is it happening?
Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
