YWCA Women of Achievement

On March 8, 2026, YWCA Central Maine proudly celebrated the accomplishments of extraordinary women and community leaders at its biennial Women of Achievement Awards. The event brought together community members, supporters, and advocates to honor individuals whose leadership, compassion, and commitment are making a lasting impact across Central Maine.

Women of Achievement Awards recognize individuals who embody the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women while strengthening the community through service, leadership, and advocacy.

Congratulations!

  • A smiling woman with short red hair, wearing glasses, gold dangle earrings, a beaded glittery dress, and a gold necklace, against a dark background.

    Marty McIntire

    Priscilla Gendron Legacy Award: Extraordinary investment in public enrichment through philanthropic giving and fundraising.

  • A cheerful older woman with short blonde hair, wearing glasses and a light-colored top, smiling against a textured blue background.

    Joan Macri

    The Tonie Ramsey Service Award: Exceptional, long-term commitment to improving communities and the lives of others through service.

  • Young woman with black hair styled in dreadlocks, wearing glasses, smiling, leaning forward, with a brown staircase in the background.

    Ayesha Hall

    The Marcia Baxter Social Justice Award: Courage, commitment, leadership, and humility in working toward a more just and equitable community.

  • A woman smiling and sitting in an office, with books and photographs on shelves behind her.

    Yun Garrison

    The Lee Young Leadership Award for excellence in professional, community, civic, or artistic leadership.

Our sponsors

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  • A promotional poster for the Women of Achievement Awards, featuring the title in bold red and black text, a subtitle for community sponsor spotlight, and the B&I logo.

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  • The image is a flyer for the Women of Achievement Awards, featuring the title in bold red and black lettering, with a sponsorship mention for Community Credit Union and its logo at the bottom.

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  • A digital graphic for the Women of Achievement Awards featuring bold text, a silver sponsor spotlight highlighting CGI Business Solutions, with a modern and professional design.

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  • Logo for Women of Achievement Awards, with a Silver Sponsor Spotlight, featuring the Geiger logo.

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  • Graphic for Women of Achievement awards with sponsorship spotlight for Maine Family Federal Credit Union.

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  • Announcement for Women of Achievement awards, highlighting Northeast Bank as a gold sponsor.

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  • Award certificate for Women of Achievement Awards with sponsor spotlight on Central Maine Power, an Avangrid company.

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  • Text graphic for Women of Achievement Awards with a community sponsor spotlight on Norway Savings Bank logo

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  • An award recognition graphic titled 'Women of Achievement Awards' with a sponsor spotlight for Twin City Financial Group, featuring a bridge with water underneath.

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  • An announcement for the Women of Achievement Awards featuring a silver sponsor spotlight for Wright Collective, celebrating 10 years. The design includes bold text and graphics with purple, gold, and black colors.

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