KNOXVILLE – Tickets are now on sale for the YWCA Knoxville’s signature Tribute to Women event being held on Aug. 21, 2014. This year, the YWCA celebrates the event’s 30th anniversary by highlighting 30 remarkable female leaders who have positively impacted the community.

The 2014 Tribute to Women honorees include: Donna Cobble, Mary Costa, Joan Cronan, Mary “Bee” DeSelm, Dr. Mary Duffy*, Ann Baker Furrow, Pam Fansler, Margaret Gaiter, Sarah Moore Greene (honored posthumously), Dee Haslam, Mary Lou Horner*, Dr. Kamilia Kozlowski, Justice Sharon Lee, Amy Miles, Cynthia Moxley, Phyllis Nichols, Susan Packard, Sharon Pryse, Mintha Roach, Hon. Madeline Rogero, Tommie Rush, Liane Russell, The Sisters of Mercy, Wanda Sobieski, Elaine Streno, Pat Summitt, Kim Trent, Loida Velazquez, Susan Richardson Williams, and Sylvia Woods.

The YWCA invites the public to a night of celebration, inspiration and surprises, including a chance to win an exciting prize from Tribute to Women presenting sponsor, U.S. Cellular. Tribute to Women will be held at the Knoxville Convention Center and will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. during which guests and friends will have a chance to congratulate and celebrate all of the honorees. The official program will begin at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $85 and include a reception with heavy hors d’ oeuvres and cash bar; one complimentary drink ticket; and admission to the program. All proceeds from Tribute to Women benefit the programs of the YWCA Knoxville.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 865-523-6126 or online at www.ywcaknox.com. For more information about the YWCA Knoxville’s Tribute to Women event, contact Kelsey Houser at KHouser@ywcaknox.com.