Tribute to Women 2012

The YWCA Princeton celebrated the 29th annual prestigious Tribute to Women Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. More than 375 attendees celebrated the achievements of 12 women of excellence who live or work in the greater Princeton area, and who have made significant contributions in their professions and communities.

Tribute to Women is the premier event of its kind in central New Jersey. It recognizes women of excellence who live or work in the greater Princeton area, and who have made significant contributions in their professions and communities. Honorees demonstrate a high level of leadership and exceptional talent, while supporting the YWCA's mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. The award program was established by the YWCA Princeton in 1984 to honor women who have made significant contributions to their professions and community in executive, entrepreneurial, professional, educational, and elected roles. Over 300 women have been honored by the YWCA through the Tribute to Women Awards program.

More than $80,000 was raised to allow the organization to continue offering services to all those in need, including English as a Second Language classes, breast cancer support, and year-round and after-school child care. The YWCA Princeton has been serving the needs and interests of women and families in the Greater Princeton community for 87 years.

Details on the 30th anniversary of the Tribute to Women Awards on March 7, 2012 are coming soon!

The YWCA Princeton proudly recognizes the

2012 Tribute to Women Honorees


Honorary Chair: Dr. Risa Lavizzo-Mourey President & CEO Robert Wood Johnson Foundation	Nancy Healey Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Central and South Jersey


Suzanne McCroskey Waxwood Award Recipient	Marlene Lao-Collins Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton


Pina Albo Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.	Ferris Olin Rutgers University


Nola Bencze Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, P.C.	Deborah Shepherd Merrill Lynch


Gloria Frederick The Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment	Denise Taylor Great Looks 4 Less Hair Salon


Marilyn Grounds Community Activist	Melissa Tenzer CareersUSA