WOMEN of the year

This year’s group of Enquirer Women of the Year honorees includes women who have had their hands in major organizations across the city, working behind the scenes to make Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky a better place for everyone.

This is the 54th group of Women of the Year honored for their contributions to our communities. Introduced by The Enquirer in 1968, the program annually recognizes area women who have supported philanthropic efforts and who have improved civic life through their investment of time, energy and their belief in helping others.

More than 500 women have been honored over the 54-year history of the program. This year’s class of honorees includes volunteers, CEOs, innovators, artists, fundraisers and mentors.

The women will be honored at a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom Oct. 16.

Past honorees frequently attend the gathering. The luncheons are an opportunity for the women to connect with one another over their passion for service to the community and show their appreciation and respect for the accomplishments of their fellow Women of the Year.

The women honored have a lot in common. They are passionate about the projects to which they give their time. They are generous with that time and their resources. They are dedicated to volunteerism and to their communities. They want to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors and the communities in which they live. They are compassionate and reliable advocates for members of the community who have no voice. They are solution-focused problem solvers and women who find a way to get things done.

This year’s honorees were selected from a slate of 39 nominees. The nomination packets included letters of support from people who know the nominees personally or have benefited from their work and generosity.

“I think there are many needs in the community. The most important is advancing racial equity, particularly around wealth. That is our No. 1 need.”

CLAUDIA M. ABERCRUMBIE