Conference for Women Award Winners
Our past award winners have made an incredible mark on our community. From exemplary leaders and advocates for diversity to compassionate mentors and dedicated philanthropists, their contributions have shaped a legacy of excellence.
Join us in celebrating these past recipients, whose unwavering commitment and exceptional efforts continue to inspire and uplift us all.
Goodwill Ambassador
2024 — Melissa Miller
GOODIE Creative Consulting
2023 — Safronia Perry
S. Perry Consulting & Coaching
2019 — Nancy Chavez
Randi’s House of Angels
2018 — Julie Walker
Choice Meetings | Payton Walker Foundation
2017 — Adrienne Thoman
Central Penn College
2016 — Teri Jakob
Pinnacle Health Foundation
2015 — Christina Persson
Pinnacle Health
Leadership in Diversity Award
2024 — Dorene Wilbur
PA Office of Attorney General
2023 — Masai Lawson
Gannett Fleming
2019 — Lisa Lickers
Young Women Empowerment Academy
2018 — Aaysha Noor
Asian American Pakistani Heritage Group
2017 — Deborah Vereen
Vereen Promotions Group
2016 — Alexandra Oles
The Hershey Company
2015 — Megan Peterson
Central Penn College
Care to Share Award
2024 — Sharice Johnson
Milton Hershey School
2023 — Shanice Mariluz
Members 1st Federal Credit Union
2019 — Mary Clayton
PA Media Group
2018 — Beth Mihmet
Hospice of Central PA
2017 — Tonya Lovelace
WOCN Inc.
2016 — Dr. Karen Scolforo
Central Penn College
2015 — Cheryl Ciambotti
Perhaps Today Ministries
2014 — Kathy George
Cedar Cliff Subway
2013 — Carol Aranos
Americhoice Federal Credit Union
Lifetime Achievement
2024 — Monica Gould
Strategic Consulting Partners
2023 — Linda Johnston
Renewal by Andersen of Central PA
2019 — Patti Husic
Centric Bank
2018 — Kathleen Bentley
Perry County Literacy Council
2017 — Leigh Hurst
Feel Your Boobies
2016 — Lucy Gnazzo
Gnazzo Promotions
2015 — Margaret Delmonico
PSECU
2014 — Lauri Fitzpatrick
Wears Like New
2013 — Paula Kostick
Classic Dry Cleaner
Agate Award
2024 — Dr. Michael Verber
Verber Dental Group
2023 — Dr. Roderick Lee
Penn State Harrisburg
2019 — Todd Snovel
Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs
2018 — Nick Mickley
iHeartMedia
2017 — Marvin Worthy
Worthy Consulting Training, LLC
Business of the Year
2024 — Tangles Salon and Day Spa
2023 — Nour
2019 — Carlisle Bowen Works
2018 — Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Nonprofit Grant
2024 — Operation Restore Hope & Central Penn College Education Foundation
2023 — Pink Hands of Hope & Radiant Hope
2019 — Skyler Wenger Scholarship Foundation
2018 — Addison Grace DIPG Foundation
2017 — Peace Promise
2016 — Children’s Resource Central
2015 — Downtown Daily Bread
2014 — Big Brothers Big Sisters
2013 — Project Share