Tribute to Women - EmBe

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: Sammons Financial Group

Mikena VanLiere2020-05-15T15:14:00-05:00

Post Sponsored by Sammons Financial Group. The connection between EmBe and Sammons Financial Group goes far beyond an institutional relationship where the institutions that share core values. There’s a personal connection that deepens the relationship. “Many Sammons Financial Group employees volunteer their time with EmBe, and others have even benefited from the organization’s programs and opportunities,” said Tami Daly, Manager of Financial Controls with Sammons Financial Group. Sammons Financial Group is once again supporting EmBe’s Tribute to Women event on May 19, demonstrating their support and commitment to women’s and families’ empowerment. “Recognizing and appreciating the impact these women have [...]

Tribute to Women Sponsor Spotlight: Sammons Financial GroupMikena VanLiere2020-05-15T15:14:00-05:00

Tribute to Women Lead Sponsor Spotlight: Avera

Mikena VanLiere2020-05-15T08:45:13-05:00

Post Sponsored by Avera. This year’s Tribute to Women event is going virtual on May 19 at 7 pm. Amid the greatest public health challenge of the past 100 years, EmBe is still here working to lead, empower and inspire the community. By moving Tribute to Women online, we can safely honor and celebrate the nominees who contribute so much to our thriving community. Lead sponsor Avera shares a passion for those making a difference. “The nominees are outstanding individuals who give us tremendous examples to follow and inspire us to grow beyond who we are today,” said Lindsey Meyers, [...]

Tribute to Women Lead Sponsor Spotlight: AveraMikena VanLiere2020-05-15T08:45:13-05:00

EmBe announces 2020 Tribute to Women nominees

Mikena VanLiere2020-04-16T15:40:46-05:00

Fifty women and men have been nominated for EmBe’s 47th Tribute to Women awards. Tribute to Women is the longest-standing award honoring the achievements of women in the region. “Tribute uniquely celebrates the work people do to empower our community. Since its founding by Sylvia Henkin in the 1970s, more than 328 people have been honored by their peers. It is a perfect time to honor the work of women as our community comes together to fight the coronavirus pandemic,” said Anne Rieck McFarland, EmBe Interim CEO. The honorees were nominated in one of the following categories: Banking and Finance, [...]

EmBe announces 2020 Tribute to Women nomineesMikena VanLiere2020-04-16T15:40:46-05:00

Tribute to Women Nomination FAQ’s

Mikena VanLiere2020-01-10T17:01:23-06:00

Tribute to Women Nomination FAQ's Who can submit a Tribute nomination? Any individual, corporation, agency, civic organization, school, place of worship should lift up a deserving woman. In addition, the Embeliever award is is open to ANY individual or organization that fits Tribute criteria. EmBe staff and their families may not submit a nomination. Can multiple people nominate someone? Yes. We suggest you work together to submit a single nomination form rather than submit multiple nomination forms. If EmBe receives multiple nominations for the same individual, we will reach out and facilitate consolidation. Can I nominate someone outside of Sioux [...]

Tribute to Women Nomination FAQ’sMikena VanLiere2020-01-10T17:01:23-06:00

EmBe 2019 Tribute to Women Honorees

Mikena VanLiere2025-01-28T15:34:56-06:00

On Thursday evening, April 18, 2019 nearly 900 people gathered at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to celebrate people whose work supports women in our region. From 74 nominees, winners were selected in nine categories, including the EmBeliever category which is open to women, men and organizations. The foundation of Tribute began with the Leader Luncheon in 1973, a vision of Sylvia Henkin and Marlene Billion. Since then, there have been 329 winners and more than 1,500 nominees. Thoughtful nominators were key to the receipt of 74 nominations. Then, each category was judged by three individuals utilizing a standardized report [...]

EmBe 2019 Tribute to Women HonoreesMikena VanLiere2025-01-28T15:34:56-06:00

Sponsor Spotlight: The Convention Center

Mikena VanLiere2019-04-10T12:33:09-05:00

Content submitted by the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The Sioux Falls Convention Center has been a proud EmBe partner since 2015. When we began working together for the In Her Shoes empowerment breakfast that year, the event used just one Exhibit Hall. Now, five years later EmBe has doubled their attendance, expanding into both of our Exhibit Halls. Working with EmBe has always been a pleasure, and we can’t wait to be the host site of Tribute to Women for the first time this year! The growing event needed more space, which made the Convention Center a perfect venue because of [...]

Sponsor Spotlight: The Convention CenterMikena VanLiere2019-04-10T12:33:09-05:00

EmBe Announces Nominees for 46th Annual Tribute to Women

Mikena VanLiere2019-03-06T16:46:16-06:00

Seventy-four women, men and businesses have been nominated for the 46th Tribute to Women celebration. The event, which serves as EmBe’s premier fundraiser, honors the achievements of women in the community and recognizes women, men and businesses that show a commitment to empowering women and families. The honorees were nominated in one of the following categories: Business Achievement, Banking & Finance, Government & Law, Healthcare & STEM, Community Service, Humanities & Education, Young Woman of Achievement, Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award, and the EmBeliever Award. “The impact that women have made in the Sioux Empire region is as long as the [...]

EmBe Announces Nominees for 46th Annual Tribute to WomenMikena VanLiere2019-03-06T16:46:16-06:00

Nominate a Ground Breaker for Tribute to Women

Mikena VanLiere2019-02-20T16:41:40-06:00

Now in it's 46th year, EmBe's Tribute to Women celebration recognizes the incredible work that women make in our community. Early in the history of these awards, Government and Law were considered "non-traditional" industries for women. But as more and more women enter law or a life of public service, these ground breaking women have made practicing law and serving in all levels of government a place for women. In 2018, our Government & Law winner was Sandy Frentz with the City of Sioux Falls. We invite you hear from Sandy's nominator why she was so deserving of this honor, [...]

Nominate a Ground Breaker for Tribute to WomenMikena VanLiere2019-02-20T16:41:40-06:00

Nominate a Change Maker for Tribute to Women

Mikena VanLiere2019-02-20T16:15:38-06:00

We live in incredibly generous community and our 2018 Tribute to Women Community Service honoree is an example of that. Her dedication to causes outside of her work illustrate the kindness and empathy that so many in our community radiate outward. In 2018, our Community Service Award winner was Lori Murray from Avera Health. We invite you hear from Lori's nominator why she was so deserving of this honor, and hear from Lori about her Tribute to Women experience. Nominator Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT1xqNI-mOw Nominee Interview https://youtu.be/tJa0ypUScvg We invite you to nominate an outstanding woman who's invested in community service for the [...]

Nominate a Change Maker for Tribute to WomenMikena VanLiere2019-02-20T16:15:38-06:00

Nominate an Achiever for Tribute to Women

Mikena VanLiere2019-02-20T15:27:59-06:00

One of the broadest categories at EmBe's Tribute to Women celebration is Business Achievement. Women from across different industries are lifted up for their work making strides in marketing, small businesses, corporate savvy, nonprofit leadership and more. Time and time again, the women in this category are bringing their unique perspective and style to the business world. In 2018, our Business Achievement winner was Carrie Biondi with Lawrence & Schiller. We invite you hear from Carrie's nominator why she was so deserving of this honor, and hear from Carrie about her Tribute to Women experience. Nominator Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U115cOXbgp0 Nominee Interview [...]

Nominate an Achiever for Tribute to WomenMikena VanLiere2019-02-20T15:27:59-06:00