EmBe leads by empowering women. Our programs change lives by nurturing and equipping members of our community with life skills. EmBe has the privilege of directly serving over 12,500 people every year, meeting women in their lives and striving to walk that path with them.

Forty-nine women and men have been nominated for EmBe’s 48th Tribute to Women awards. Tribute to Women is the longest-standing award honoring the achievements of women in the region. The following people have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding achievements (nominees listed with their employer).

Nomination categories:

• Business Achievement – Business leader or leader in a professional trade – includes sales and marketing, entrepreneurs and leaders in innovative endeavors.
• Community Service – An outstanding individual who gives freely of their time and talents to a nonprofit entity, human or social service.
• EmBeliever Award – A man, woman, or business that demonstrates the mission of EmBe to enrich our community by empowering women and families.
• Government & Law – Individuals serving local, state, or federal government, law, politics or military service.
• Healthcare & STEM – Leader in the fields of healthcare, science, technology, engineering or math.
• Humanities & Education – Leader in any level of education, culture, arts, music, literature, philosophy or religion.
• Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award – Woman who has dedicated herself to mentoring other women in their personal/professional lives. Women aged 50+ are eligible for the Sylvia Henkin award.
• Young Woman of Achievement – Woman between the ages of 21 and 35 with community service and professional success to indicate both current leadership and her potential for extraordinary leadership and service.