Commemorate Legacy. 

Honor Achievement. Celebrate Women.

On Thursday, April 25, EmBe (formerly YWCA) celebrated the 40th anniversary of honoring local women
with its Tribute to Women event at the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science.

Originally begun as the LeaderLuncheon in 1974, the annual tribute has become Sioux Falls' top
celebrations of women’s leadership. Each year, the winners come from various areas of the community.
This year, 67 nominees and 10 winners were recognized in the categories of Banking & Finance,
Education, Government & Law, Healthcare & Science, Nonprofit & Human Services, Professions, Sales &
Marketing, Tomorrow’s Leader, Executive Leadership and the Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award. 

Thank you for supporting the outstanding women in our community!  

Tribute to Women 2013 Winner Bios

• Event Sponsor 

  The EmBe Tribute to Women event was sponsored by Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.

• 2013 Nominees

  67 outstanding women recognized

  Click on the arrows to see a complete list of women were recognized at the 40th celebration of outstanding women in our community.  Tribute to Women nominees >>>

• Past Winners

  Tribute to Women & Leader Luncheon

  1974-Current Year >>>