EmBe announces Tribute to Women awards
Oct. 20, 2023
Nine people have been named winners of the 50th annual EmBe Tribute to Women awards.
They are:
- Banking and Finance: Arin Gonseth, MarketBeat.
- Business Achievement: Sarah Waltner, Raven Industries.
- Community Service: Susan Williams, The Transformation Project.
- EmBeliever Award: Sheri Fischer, Sanford USD Medical Center and Sanford Health.
- Government and Law: Dr. Erica Schipper, Sanford Health.
- Healthcare and STEM: Jen Canton, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
- Humanities and Education: Willette Capers, Augustana University.
- Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award: Julie Ward, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
- Young Woman of Achievement: Angelica Mercado-Ford, Sioux Falls School District.
Seventy-one women, men and businesses were nominated for this year’s awards.
In 1974, Tribute to Woman started as the Leader Luncheon, founded by the late Sylvia Henkin, awarding women within five award categories. It now has celebrated more than 350 winners and thousands of nominees.
“We’re grateful to our nominators for recognizing the outstanding women, men and businesses that are making an impact within our community, and our sponsors for helping us make our anniversary celebration extra special,” EmBe chief development officer Susanne Gale said.
“This year has allowed us to mark time to honor all the remarkable individuals, past and present, that are an extension of EmBe’s mission to empower women and families in our community.”
