YWCA to honor six females at its annual Tribute to Women event

KNOXVILLE -- The YWCA will honor six women at its annual Tribute to Women event on August 18, 2012 at the Bijou Theater.

The prestigious event honors women in three themes: Equality, Empowerment and Transformation. Six honorees will be announced and all finalists will be recognized during the event.

Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner, founders of the Love Kitchen in Knoxville will inducted into the Lifetime Achievement listing during the ceremony. Helen and Ellen have served Knoxville's hungry for over 26 years. Their passion has inspired people throughout the nation.

Additionally, the YWCA will honor U.S. Cellular with a new recognition, YWCA's 2012 Partner in Equality Award, for their excellence in promoting equality in business and community. "We feel they best exemplify the mission of the YWCA. They are a great role model for our community," said Lorie Matthews, 2012 YWCA Tribute to Women chair.

Tickets are currently on sale on the YWCA website, www.ywcaknox.com, for $75.

A reception will be held at 5:30pm at the First Tennessee Bank followed by the Awards Ceremony at 7:30 pm at the Bijou Theater.

The women honored at the event are role models in their fields, both professionally and in a volunteer capacity.

Published August 8, 2012