Sponsor:
Year after year, sponsorships from community members and businesses like YOU allow this event to continue.
Women of Excellence is not just a celebration of these remarkable women, but it is also YWCA St. Joseph’s largest annual fundraiser. Funds raised provide shelter and other vital support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as homeless women and children. Since opening our shelter in 1981, YWCA St. Joseph has been a beacon of hope and safety for countless women and children in need.
Your support of this community celebration benefits our Emergency Shelter for Women and Children. The document linked below details the many benefits of becoming a sponsor. Additionally, sponsorships and contributions of $100 or more are eligible for a 70% Missouri Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit (credit is calculated on the contribution minus any value of goods/services received, i.e. table seats, memorabilia, etc.)
As an esteemed sponsor, you champion both YWCA St. Joseph and the Women of Excellence honorees while also enhancing your visibility and gaining recognition for your commitment to our community. Join us in making a difference – become a sponsor today and help us celebrate the extraordinary women who inspire us all!
Download WOE 2025 Sponsorship Info Packet
Nominate:
It’s time to nominate the women and employers of Saint Joseph and neighboring communities for their achievements! Nominees and winners will be honored at the 24th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon & Fundraiser on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 at St. Joseph Civic Arena.
Completed nominations can be emailed to WOE@ywcasj.org or dropped off no later than March 21st.
Submissions by mail will be accepted but are not recommended:
YWCA St. Joseph – 304 N. 8th Street – Saint Joseph, MO 64501
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The 2025 Women of Excellence Awards categories are as follows:
Employer of Excellence
a business or organization that demonstrates outstanding support for women’s professional advancement, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Download the nomination form here.
Entrepreneur of Excellence
a woman who has achieved exceptional success as a business owner, demonstrating innovation, leadership, and community impact. Download the nomination form here.
Emerging Leader:
Recognizes a young woman under 40, who is making significant contributions and showing great potential in her professional and/or community endeavors. Download the nomination form here.
Woman in the Workplace
a woman who has excelled in her career, demonstrating dedication, expertise, and a commitment to excellence in her field. Download the nomination form here.
Woman in Workplace Leadership
a woman who exemplifies strong leadership qualities, inspires others, and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth in the workplace through a leadership role. Download the nomination form here.
Woman in Volunteerism
a woman who has made a significant impact in the community through her dedication to volunteerism and service. Download the nomination form here.
Future Leader
a high school Senior who has demonstrated academic and leadership excellence within her school and community. (Nominations in this category must come exclusively from the respective high school counselors.)
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If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Robin Frost at 816-232-4481 or email WOE@ywcasj.org.
Nomination Rules and Eligibility: Nominees must not have been nominated within the past three (3) years. Former winners are not eligible to be nominated again in the same category. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Incomplete nomination forms are subject to rejection. Nominees whose actions are found to conflict with YWCA’s mission of empowering women and eliminating racism will be disqualified from consideration.
