The 2018 YWCA Alaska/BP Women of Achievement awardees have been selected. After carefully reviewing all nominations, an independent selection committee chose to recognize the following ten women who have demonstrated qualities of leadership and excellence in their professional and personal endeavors, as well as their contributions to the larger community.
The 2018 Awardees are:
- Amy Coffman, Special Assistant at Municipality of Anchorage – Office of the Mayor
- Colonel Patricia Csànk, Commander, 673d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Ella Goss, CEO of Providence Alaska Medical Center
- Mary Katzke, Producer & Executive Director of Affinityfilms
- Heather Kendall-Miller, Senior Staff Attorney at Native American Rights Fund
- Lourdes “Lo” Linato-Crawford, Board President at Bridge Builders of Anchorage
- Beth Rose, Vice President of Alaska Community Foundation
- Doreen Schenkenberger, Executive Director of Partners for Progress
- Krista Scully, Pro Bono Director of Alaska Bar Association
- Aliy Zirkle, Iditarod Musher & Owner of SP Kennels
Please join us in honoring these women at the 29th Annual YWCA Alaska/BP Women of Achievement & Youth Awards on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts Discovery Theatre. The reception begins at 5:15 p.m. with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased using the button below. Call (907) 644-9600 for more information or to sponsor this event. All proceeds from the event support YWCA Alaska programs to eliminate racism and empower women.