Aug. 3, 2023

This paid event listing is sponsored by EmBe.

EmBe is accepting nominations for its 50th anniversary Tribute to Women awards.

The event shines a spotlight on exceptional individuals who embody the mission of EmBe and have made remarkable contributions to our community. Nominations will be accepted until midnight Sept. 1.

Tribute to Women is the longest-running award program in the Sioux Falls area and seeks to honor those who have excelled personally and professionally, demonstrating their commitment to positively impacting the community. A strong emphasis is placed on recognizing individuals who have selflessly dedicated their time to volunteer work, mentoring, workplace excellence and various forms of community support.

The nomination process covers nine categories, ensuring that all outstanding individuals are acknowledged for their contributions.

The nomination categories for this year’s event include:

• Business Achievement – Business leader or leader in a professional trade, including sales and marketing, entrepreneurs and leaders in innovative endeavors.
• Banking & Finance – Banking, accounting, financial planning, investors, other finance-related businesses and those who contribute to the success of the financial industry.
• Community Service – An outstanding individual who freely gives their time and talents to a nonprofit entity, human or social service.
• EmBeliever Award – A man, woman or business that demonstrates the mission of EmBe to enrich our community by empowering women and families.
• Government & Law – Individuals serving local, state or federal government, law, politics or military service.
• Healthcare & STEM – Leader in the fields of health care, science, technology, engineering or math.
• Humanities & Education – Leader in any level of education, culture, arts, music, literature, philosophy or religion.
• Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award – Dedicated to mentoring other women in their personal/professional lives. Women who have actively mentored for more than five years are eligible for the Sylvia Henkin Award.
• Young Woman of Achievement –A woman age 21 to 35 with community service and professional success to indicate both current leadership and her potential for extraordinary leadership and service.

Nominees are evaluated solely based on the information provided in the nomination form.

To learn more and nominate, click here.

This evening of recognition will take place Oct. 19 at the Washington Pavilion and is a fundraiser supporting EmBe’s mission. For sponsorship and donation opportunities, please get in touch with Rachel Fiegen, donor engagement and events coordinator, at [email protected].