SAVE THE DATE!
Nominations for 2027 Open in January
YWCA Women of the Year
Monday, April 26, 2027
5:30PM Social, 6:30PM Dinner and Program
Delta by Marriott, 1635 42nd St. SW, Fargo
This YWCA signature event celebrates women who shape the Fargo-Moorhead community through their passion, service, and achievements. Attended annually by over 800 people, YWCA Women of the Year carries a legacy of highlighting inspiring leaders, mentors, and visionaries.
Tickets are available to attend in person or tune in online with a virtual viewing ticket.
During the 5:30pm social hour, mingle with other attendees, try your luck winning incredible raffle prizes, and take home fine wine from Happy Harry’s Mystery Wine Wall!
The dinner and program begin at 6:30pm. All nominees are honored on stage with the evening culminating in the announcement of this year’s recipients in ten award categories.
For questions regarding YWCA Women of the Year, please email woty@ywcacassclay.org or call (701) 232-2547.
Nominations will open for YWCA Women of the Year 2027 in January!
Have someone in mind for a future nomination? Complete the nominee idea form and YWCA will reach out when nominations open again January.
NOMINATIONS FOR YWCA WOMEN OF THE YEAR ARE ACCEPTED IN 10 CATEGORIES:
Advocating for Equality
Arts, Culture, & Community
Business Leadership
Education
Health, Wellness, & Spirituality
Lifetime Achievement
Science, Technology, & Innovation
Volunteer Service
Young Woman of Today & Tomorrow
Youth Advocacy
*Please note: To ensure an event of reasonable length and to best honor and respect the time and efforts of nominees and their nominators, nominations for YWCA Women of the Year are limited to a maximum of 3-5 nominees per category, not to exceed 40 nominees total. Once the category limit has been reached, nominations in that category are no longer be accepted. Emails are sent to those who complete the Nomination Intent Form with updates throughout the nomination process. The final deadline, for any categories that do not reach maximum capacity, was Friday, February 20, 2026.
Congratulations to the 2026 Recipients!
Back from left: Leola Daul, Brenda Jo Gillund, Beth Olson, Lisa Edison-Smith, and Dr. Stephanie Hanson; Front from left: Sarah Kruse, Darla Dobberstein, Susie Munyer, Kerry Wynne, and Sarah Matthews
