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Rotary Women of Impact Awards Gala a Huge Success!

The Rotary Women of Impact (RWI) Awards and Fundraiser was a resounding successful sold-out event, exceeding all expectations. The event aimed to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in various fields while raising funds for charitable causes supported by Rotary International. The awards ceremony honored outstanding women who have made significant impacts in their communities, whether through leadership, innovation, philanthropy, or advocacy. These women were recognized for their dedication and commitment to creating positive change.

The RWI team nominated 33 women leaders such as CTOs, VPs, SVP, Founders, Doctors from Fortune 100 companies who not only were at the pinnacle of their careers but are also giving back to the society. Out of the 33 nominees, 11 women won awards for different categories and 3 women were awarded with Lifetime achievement award.

Additionally, the fundraiser aspect of the event was successful, with generous donations pouring in from attendees, sponsors, and supporters. The funds raised will go towards supporting Rotary's initiatives aimed at empowering women, promoting education, healthcare, and economic development, both locally and globally.

Following the success of the Rotary Women of Impact Awards and Fundraiser, the organizers are keen on leveraging the momentum gained to continue their efforts in supporting women's empowerment and community development. Some next steps include

  • Expansion of Initiatives: Utilizing the funds raised to expand existing initiatives and launch new projects aimed at empowering women, promoting education, healthcare, and economic development.
  • Advocacy and Awareness: Increasing advocacy efforts to raise awareness about issues affecting women and girls, and advocating for policies that promote gender equality and women's rights.
  • Networking and Mentorship: Facilitating networking opportunities and mentorship programs to support women in various fields and empower them to achieve their full potential.
  • Community Engagement, Partnership Building, Evaluation and Feedback.

By focusing on these next steps, the Rotary Women of Impact committee aims to build on its success and create lasting change in communities around the world.

Posted by Syd Padala
May 5, 2024

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