YWCA Rock County announces recipients of 46th Annual Women of Distinction awards
Janesville, Wisconsin – Leader, role model, charitable, community-focused. These are all words that describe the 2021 class of YWCA Rock County’s Women of Distinction. The women of distinction recipients were nominated by friends and co-workers and chosen by the selection committee. The selection committee is made up of community members, YWCA Rock County board members and YWCA Rock County staff.The 2021 honorees are:Women of Distinction• Tasha Bell, Equity Manager, Rock County Human Services (starting June 1, 2021)• Robin Bye, Student Data Coordinator, School District of Beloit• Jennie Krajeck, Sales Account Executive, LAMAR Outdoor Advertising• Rosamaria, Laursen, Instructional Leadership Biliteracy Coordinator, School District of Beloit• Tess Nguyen, Owner/Writer, Janesville Area Stories• Genia Stevens, Owner, Belwah Media and Founder & Executive Director, Rock County Jumpstart“We are fortunate to have so many amazing women in Rock County and the women selected this year are no exception. These women are making a difference in their communities and are trailblazers in their profession. We are extremely proud of them,” said Angela Moore, YWCA Rock County Executive Director.The recipients will be honored at the annual Women of Distinction Gala on August 12th, 2021 at the Celtic House at Glen Erin Golf Club. The event raises funds for YWCA Rock County’s Transitions program.Transitions not only provides domestic violence survivors housing and resources to re-gain independence, it also provides economic resources for community members meant to empower women. Through Transitions’ Economic Empowerment Center, YWCA Rock County provides skills training, resume writing services and transportation assistance.Tickets are $60 each and are available to purchase by visiting: https://ywcarockcounty.networkforgood.com/events/29904-46th-annual-women-of-distinction-event.For questions, or to arrange interviews, please contact Kari Dray at (608) 752-5445 ext. 206 or kdray@ywcarockco.com.