RISING OUTSTANDING WOMAN AWARD
The Rising Outstanding Woman Award (ROWA) is an annual award recognizing a local emerging woman between the ages of 25-40 who is making an impact in our community and who is a voice for social change.
Each year, the Young Women’s Leadership Alliance (YWLA) recognizes a local rising leader in our community.
The Rising Outstanding Woman receives $2,500 to further their personal leadership and professional development.
ROWA Application and Nomination
ROWA applications are now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Brittney Dandridge at bdandridge@ywcarichmond.org
ROWA looks to recognize a local emerging leader who:
- Has a strong connection and engagement with the greater Richmond community
- Has a passion for and is contributing toward social change
- Demonstrates leadership and has a vision for her community
Applicants can either be nominated by someone or themselves.
Consideration for this award is open to any woman who:
- Between the ages of 25-40.
- Resides or works in Richmond City, Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, or Powhatan County.
- Has a strong connection with their community and is contributing toward social change.
- Leads a personal, professional, educational or volunteer endeavor that is under three years old. The work can be in the beginning stages or represent a pivot or reinvention of previous interest or work.
- Demonstrates leadership that advances one or more YWCA mission tenets: eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Additional Details:
- The ROWA winner is honored for her community involvement at the annual OWA Leadership Forum Breakfast.
- Championed by YWCA Richmond’s Young Women’s Leadership Alliance (YWLA), the 2024 Rising Outstanding Woman will be honored at the OWA Leadership Forum Breakfast on March 14, 2024, and will receive $2,500 to further their leadership development.
