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Women of Accomplishment Awards. |
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Mail forms to:
Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Attn: WOA Nominations (or) Breakfast Ceremony R.S.V.P. 280 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 |
Breakfast Ceremony:
When: Saturday, April 28, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM Where: Greater Muskegon Woman's Club Ballroom Tickets: Advanced purchase required. Reservation Form. Cost: $18 per person or $130 for a table of eight. |
About the Program.
The Women of Accomplishment Program and Awards Breakfast began in 1997. This was modeled after the Concerned Black Women's Round-table Breakfasts held in the early 1990s.
The goals of the new awards were to celebrate women who had given of their time, talents and treasures unselfishly; to acknowledge the important mentoring roles of women who swerved; to recognize those who we considered "unsung" heroines; and to increase the self confidence of women.
The first breakfast was held in 1997. Since that year, more than 80 women have been honored from the nearly 400 nominations submitted. These nominations come from women all over Muskegon County.
In 2009, the GMWC opened the Muskegon County Women of Achievement Hall of Fame in our Tea Room. This even coincided with the 30th anniversary of Women's History Month created by a bill signed by President Jimmy Carter to recognize and celebrate the historic accomplishments of women. Now all of the names of the Women of Accomplishment honorees, as well as their contributions to the community, will be remembered and displayed permanently.
The goals of the new awards were to celebrate women who had given of their time, talents and treasures unselfishly; to acknowledge the important mentoring roles of women who swerved; to recognize those who we considered "unsung" heroines; and to increase the self confidence of women.
The first breakfast was held in 1997. Since that year, more than 80 women have been honored from the nearly 400 nominations submitted. These nominations come from women all over Muskegon County.
In 2009, the GMWC opened the Muskegon County Women of Achievement Hall of Fame in our Tea Room. This even coincided with the 30th anniversary of Women's History Month created by a bill signed by President Jimmy Carter to recognize and celebrate the historic accomplishments of women. Now all of the names of the Women of Accomplishment honorees, as well as their contributions to the community, will be remembered and displayed permanently.
Last year... 2017 Women of Accomplishment.
Introducing the 2017 Women of Accomplishment awardees. The Greater Muskegon Woman's Club would like to congratulate all of these incredibly deserving women.
Jenny Hart Locke
Jenny is a spectacular mother, not only for her own two daughters, but also for all the youth involved in the Boys and Girls Club. She interacts with the young people, advocates for them, and provides meals whenever they’re needed. Jenny uses her gift of hospitality to organize and lead events for the Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore. From the beginning as a volunteer at the club and continuing now as a board member, Jenny is an irreplaceable member of the team.
Jenny is a spectacular mother, not only for her own two daughters, but also for all the youth involved in the Boys and Girls Club. She interacts with the young people, advocates for them, and provides meals whenever they’re needed. Jenny uses her gift of hospitality to organize and lead events for the Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore. From the beginning as a volunteer at the club and continuing now as a board member, Jenny is an irreplaceable member of the team.
Patricia Pickens
Better known in the community as Mother Pickens, Patricia was nominated by her seven children, many grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. During the 1960s Patricia began her volunteer work as a den mother for the Boy Scouts in Muskegon Heights. That continued through the 1970s and then in the 1980s and 90s she was the Purity Class President and teacher at her church and for the community. She currently serves as a church mother and continues to provide spiritual guidance to all that seek her counsel.
Better known in the community as Mother Pickens, Patricia was nominated by her seven children, many grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. During the 1960s Patricia began her volunteer work as a den mother for the Boy Scouts in Muskegon Heights. That continued through the 1970s and then in the 1980s and 90s she was the Purity Class President and teacher at her church and for the community. She currently serves as a church mother and continues to provide spiritual guidance to all that seek her counsel.
Shirley Green
Shirley is everywhere in her neighborhood. Her work is vital to the Lakeside Neighborhood Association and the Lakeside District Association where she has served as Treasurer since its inception and is currently President. She and her daughters and granddaughters, who get tugged along, have created and sustain the Pocket Garden, decorate planters, and lead Neighborhood Association activities for every holiday. She is the neighbor we all wish we had and an example for all who know her.
Shirley is everywhere in her neighborhood. Her work is vital to the Lakeside Neighborhood Association and the Lakeside District Association where she has served as Treasurer since its inception and is currently President. She and her daughters and granddaughters, who get tugged along, have created and sustain the Pocket Garden, decorate planters, and lead Neighborhood Association activities for every holiday. She is the neighbor we all wish we had and an example for all who know her.