YWCA Cass Clay Announces 2026 Women of the Year Recipients

The 53rd annual event presented by Sanford Health highlights inspiring area women

FARGO, ND (April 20, 2026) — YWCA Cass Clay held its 53rd annual Women of the Year event on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Delta by Marriott. This year’s event, presented by Sanford Health, honored 34 women from Cass and Clay counties who shape the community through their passion, service, and achievements. With a crowd of over 800 guests, the evening culminated in the announcement of the 2026 YWCA Women of the Year recipients in ten categories:

Beth Olson
Jefferson Elementary
2026 Advocating for Equality Recipient

Kerry Wynne
Tri-City United Soccer Club
2026 Arts, Culture, & Community Recipient

Darla Dobberstein
Sanford Health
2026 Business Leadership Recipient

Susie Munyer
Sanford Health
2026 Education Recipient

Brenda Jo Gillund
Faith Journey Lutheran Church
2026 Health, Wellness, & Spirituality Recipient

Dr. Stephanie Hanson
Sanford Health
2026 Science, Technology, & Innovation Recipient

Leola Daul
Heart-n-Soul Community Café
2026 Volunteer Service Recipient

Sarah Kruse
North Dakota State University
2026 Young Woman of Today & Tomorrow Recipient

Sarah Matthews
Red River Children’s Advocacy Center
2026 Youth Advocacy Recipient

Lisa Edison-Smith
Vogel Law Firm
2026 Lifetime Achievement Recipient

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