2024 Women on the Rise Awards
Thank you for connecting & celebrating with us as we recognize women who are rising up, making an impact in our community. Watch the 2024 WOR ceremony below, filmed by BCAN.
2024 Women on the Rise Honorees
Amanda Kato
Owner, Cbk Boutique Fitness + Partner, Kengo Sushi & Yakitori
Nina Corder
Founder & Managing Director, Women of Toledo
Jennifer Strauss
Executive Director & VP, Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo
Women on the Rise
Celebrating Emerging Leaders
The 2024 Women on the Rise Awards Ceremony recognizes three outstanding young women who are making significant strides early in their career. These exceptional honorees are paving their way as transformative leaders in our community while ensuring to empower throughout their journeys.
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Explore the perks of sponsorship!
As a sponsor of Women on the Rise, you will position your brand in front of emerging leaders for a night of celebration and networking, while simultaneously providing aid to the individuals & families that YWCA serves.
Women on the Rise 2024 Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Buckeye Broadband - BCAN
Area Office of Aging
City of Toledo
Community Partner: Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo
One SeaGate
Past Women on the Rise
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Amanda Kato
Owner, Coaching by Kato
Partner, Kengo Sushi & YakitoriJennifer Strauss
Executive Director & VP,
Nationwide Children’s HospitalNina Corder
Founder & Managing Director,
Women of Toledo -
Lauren Clarke
Strategic Marketing Leader for Owens Corning. She also serves as Board Chair for Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, and was a past YWCA of Northwest Ohio Board Chair.Kendra Smith
Vice President, Community Health with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) providing direction and oversight on collaborative community health priorities.Erin Baker
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library (TLCPL) and serves as Chair of the City of Toledo Human Relations Commission.