Women's History Project - Woman of the Year Award Event

514 Diagonal Road,Akron OH 44320

15 June, 2022

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The Women’s History Project of the Akron Area - Woman of the Year Awards 2022 Woman of the Year Announcement The Women’s History Project of the Akron Area, a program of the Summit County Historical Society, will honor nine local activists with its 2022 Woman of the Year Awards. Darlene Anderson-Katz of the Dare to Love More (DLM) Food and ResourcesRegina King and Denise Brandon of West Akron TrackVirginia Wojno- Forney, preservation activist working with many different organizationsKathy Meyer of Peace Together Choir and hospice nurseJulia Perry, great albeit forgotten composer of classical musicLisa Mansfield of Summit County Probate Court and many other organizationsEllen McWilliams-Woods of Akron Public SchoolsJanis Worley of Akron Junior League and other organizations. These ladies will be honored at a special presentation on June 15 at the John Brown House, 514 Diagonal Road, Akron. Heather Pollock of the University of Akron will be the emcee. Society President and CEO Leianne Neff Heppner explained, “The Women’s History Project is honored to recognize these women, who through their selfless work, paid and volunteer, supply an essential need…hope.” In the words of Mother Theresa, “Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.” Leianne added. Tickets are $25 per person. This will be a lawn event so please dress for the weather. Limited seats under the tent will be available. Light refreshments will be served by A Taste of Fine Dining to include mini sandwiches, vegetables and dessert.