The event recognizes women, young women and businesses or organizations who serve as outstanding role models for others in Rock County. The YWCA presents Women of Distinction Awards and Young Women of Distinction Awards (21 and younger) to women and young women who have shown strong achievement in their work and personal lives, and who have given back to their communities in the spirit of the advancement of other women. Many have been trailblazers in their professions, pathfinders for social justice, or young women on the rise, bringing forth key issues facing Rock County women and girls.

Tickets will be available for $70 each or a table of 8 for $560 and are available to purchase by visiting:
https://ywcarockcounty.networkforgood.com/events/66700-2024-women-of-distinction-tickets. The evening includes a cash bar, a seated dinner and a program featuring the work of the YWCA and the Women of Distinction awards presentation. In addition to honoring outstanding local women, the event raises funds for victims of domestic violence and programs that empower women through the YWCA’s Transitions for Women program.

The 2024 Women of Distinction honorees are:

• Amy Kenyon, School District of Milton

• Carrie Kulinski, Janesville School District

• Erin Davis, United Way Blackhawk Region

• Nailah Adama, School District of Beloit

• Tricia Clasen, UW-Whitewater Rock County

• Young Woman: Annabelle Hundt, Rock University High School Student
  
  YWCA Rock County is also excited to announce that Sue Conley will be the 2024 Emcee. Sue was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in November 2020 and again in 2022. She currently serves on several Assembly committees: Local Government, Ways & Means (ranking member), Family Law, Joint Committee of Review of Administrative Rules (ranking member) and Sporting Heritage; as well as the Governor’s Council on Domestic Violence and the Speaker’s Task Force on Human Trafficking.
  
  Sue’s previous work experience includes several positions at the YWCA Rock County including Executive Director. Sue has been an active nonprofit board leader since 1984 serving on many local boards including United Way, League of Women Voters, Janesville Performing Arts Center, Leadership Development Academy and many more.