For more than a decade, the YWCA, through the Academy for Women of Achievement, has honored those whose leadership is a role model for women and young girls.  Since 1992, 91 women and 16 organizations have been recognized.

Past Honorees

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The 2008 AWA Honorees are:





Fran Hardcastle
Community Volunteer








Aileen Katcher
Founding Partner
Katcher, Vaughn & Bailey Public Relations







Susie McClure
Community Volunteer







Bishop Vashti McKenzie
Bishop of Thirteenth Episcopal District
The African Methodist Episcopal Church






Barbara Moss
Counsel
Stites & Harbison, PLLC







Claire Tucker
Chief Executive Officer
Capstar Bank







Deborah Turner
President and General Manager
News Channel 5 Network





Saint Thomas Health Services is the 2008 AWA Corporate Honoree
Corporate honorees are chosen based on their commitment to helping women enter the work force and advance in their careers, and for providing a positive work environment for female employees.