OUTSTANDING WOMAN

The AAUW outstanding woman award is awarded to a branch member for meritorious service to the branch and to the community.

2014 – Ann Wenrich
2015 – Eileen Ritz
2016 – Judith Druckenmiller
2017 – Carolyn Seidel
2018 – Pat Callahan
2019 – Virginia Schultz-Johnson
2020 – Suzanne Churgai
2021 – Delite Hawk
2022 – Judith Kraines
2023 – Patricia H. Hummel
2024 – Joan Cook
2025 – Carolyn Smith

MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD

This is awarded to a local branch member who has made an outstanding service contribution to the community.

2016 – Judy Druckenmiller
2017 – Donna Sartain
2018 – Nancy Poole
2019 – Mary Jane Garbo
2020 – Eileen Ritz
2021 – Carolyn Smith
2022 – Ellie Hunt
2023 – Virginia Schulze-Johnson
2024 – Carol Toomey
2025 – Denise Meister

AAUW Pennsylvania Gateway to Equity Award

The AAUW Pennsylvania Gateway to Equity Award honors an individual, group or organization that has shown by action and philosophy the promotion of the AAUW mission to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education. and advocacy. It celebrates International Women’s Day which is held annually on March 8.

2021 – Albright College
2022 – Berks County Commission for Women
2023 – League of Women Voters of Berks County
2024 – Women2Women of Berks County Chamber Alliance
2025 – Girls on the Run

Named Gift Honoree

The named Gift Honoree  recognizes an individual who makes donations to national throughout the calendar year.

2023 – Delite Hawk
2024 – Anne Wenrich
2025 – Suzanne Kirk