UTICA, N.Y. (Jan, 31, 2025) – YWCA Mohawk valley (YWCA MV) announced their Salute to
Outstanding Women 2025 honorees last night at their exclusive Reveal party.
Salute is a decades-long tradition at YWCA MV that honors local women for their
achievements and impact on the community. Honorees are nominated by the community
and selected by a panel of independent judges. The class of 2025 honorees are:
Shawna Papale: Business & Industry, sponsored by Utica National Insurance Group.
Dr. Cheryl Beckett-Minor: Education, sponsored by Kristins Fund.
Kathleen Rutishauser: Entrepreneur, sponsored by Adirondack Bank.
Maria Kontaridis, Ph. D.: Healthcare, sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
Kelly Walters: Human and Public Service, sponsored by Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc.
Adelynn Leslie: Outstanding Youth, sponsored by Adorino Construction, Inc.
Ace Morreale: Social Justice, sponsored by Fort Schuyler Club.
Amy Jaworski: STEAM, sponsored by Indium Corporation.
YWCA MVs signature Salute to Outstanding Women awards ceremony will be held on
Thursday, March 27 at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased
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Adelynn Leslie: Outstanding Youth -
Shawna Papale: Business & Industry
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Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D.: Healthcare
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Ace Morreale: Social Justice
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Amy Jaworski: STEAM
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Kelly Walters: Human & Public Service
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Dr. Cheryl Beckett-Minor: Education
