YWCA Lancaster will celebrate the 10th Annual Women of Achievement Awards at the Lancaster County Convention Center located at 25 S. Queen Street in downtown Lancaster. The 10th Annual Women of Achievement Awards will recognize five outstanding leaders from the Lancaster County community. The program will include a luncheon, silent auction, award presentations, and a Q&A session featuring the 2026 honorees. Event tickets are available online at: ywcalancaster.org/woa

Established in 2017, YWCA Lancaster’s Women of Achievement Awards is an annual community award ceremony and fundraising event that recognizes honorees whose visionary leadership and positive impact is making meaningful change in the Lancaster County community by reflecting the mission of YWCA Lancaster, dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. T

The 2026 Women of Achievement Honorees include:
• Andrea Fox Lewis – Young Woman of Achievement Award
• Dr. Ada Emuwa
• Heather Valudes
• Lakeesha Bair-Myers
• Patricia Espinosa-Vargas

Proceeds from the Women of Achievement Awards, along with sponsorships, ticket sales, silent auction participation, and individual donations, provide critical support for YWCA Lancaster’s programs and services. This includes Kepler Hall Residence, which offers safe, affordable housing for women and families facing housing insecurity. Every dollar raised helps strengthen and support the Lancaster County community.

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