Kinser receives
YW Tribute to Women 2011
Award for Education
YWCA’s 20th annual Tribute to Women Steering Committee is proud to announce this year’s recipients. This unique program empowers women by providing corporations, organizations and businesses the opportunity to publicly recognize the outstanding achievements of exceptional women in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Every day in the Tri-Cities, our communities are supported and strengthened by women devoted to enriching the quality of life for others.
Celebrating a 20-year tradition, the YWCA proudly honors these individuals and their many contributions to the artistic, cultural, educational and charitable facets of our community. The YWCA is pleased to name 12 women from the Tri-Cities area as 2011 YW Tribute to Women honorees. A special panel of out-of-state judges considered nominees from the fields of art, education, business and community service. This year’s recipients are listed below.
Dr. Amber Kinser
As an educator who over her tenure has demonstrated determined leadership, Amber Kinser is responsible for building the ETSU Women’s Studies Program. She is a celebrated, nationally-known author, consultant and keynote speaker and has published two books, 20 essays and articles, and presented at over 50 workshops, conferences and invitational events. Most recently, Amber was selected by her peers to lead them as the new Department of Communications Chair at ETSU. For over two decades, Amber has promoted feminist leadership and critical thinking and has been tirelessly devoted to teaching students how to end social injustice.
Tribute to Women Awards Banquet
Award recipients will be honored during the 20th Annual Tribute to Women celebration on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Tickets to the banquet, which will be hosted by Brenda White Wright, are on sale for $100 per person. Support of the YWCA through Tribute to Women directly affects women, children and families in this region as the YWCA tackles the toughest community issues, which include affordable childcare, racial justice, teen pregnancy, youth development, technology education and more.
For more information, visit www.ywcabristol.org, or contact the YWCA at (423) 968-9444 or via e-mail at ywca@ywcabristol.org.
See YWCA's full press release here
