YWCA Leader Luncheon

The YWCA Leader Luncheon honors individuals for outstanding achievement in their chosen career fields and one leader for a commitment to racial justice. The YWCA Leader Luncheon is one of Chicago’s most prestigious salutes to exceptional leaders. 

When YWCA Metropolitan Chicago launched Leader Luncheon in 1972, honoring women for their career achievements was a bold, pioneering concept. Today the life stories of the honorees continue to captivate the 1,300 people, mostly women, who attend the luncheon each year.    

Click here to view the 2009 Outstanding Leader Award Honorees.

Click here to nominate a 2010 Outstanding Leader.

When:	Fall 2010
Where:	Hyatt Regency Chicago 151 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601
Volunteer Contact:	The YWCA seeks Circle of Friends members to assist in fundraising for the 2009 event. Click here learn more about the Circle of Friends.
Contact:	For more information, contact Molly Silverman at 312.762.2743 or at events@ywcachicago.org.

Leader Luncheon 2009 Photos

           

           Leader Luncheon Co-Chairs (left to right) Dorri McWhorter, Alice Byrne and Verett Mims. 
           Image by Tone Stockenstrom Photo, Inc.


           

           Honorees and YWCA Leadership (from top left) Dawn Turner-Trice, Racial Justice Award; 
           Maria Pinto, Entrepreneurship Award; Stephen Mack, Mentor Award; Christine Bork, YWCA CEO; JoAnn 
           Lilek, YWCA Board President; Angela Rose, Promise Award; Christine Albright, Business Award. 
           Image by Tone Stockenstrom Photo, Inc.

The Time Is Now - Leader Luncheon 2009 ballroom.
Image by Tone Stockenstrom Photo, Inc.

 

Leader Luncheon Emcee and NBC5 Anchor Zoraida Sambolin acknowldeges our honorees.  
Image by Tone Stockenstrom Photo, Inc. 

 

Additional Information

Click here for a list of the YWCA Leadership Academy members, comprised of previous event honorees.