The Gateway to Equity Award was established by AAUW PA to recognize an individual, group, organization, or business that has shown by action and philosophy the promotion of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, or research.  The award is given by AAUW branches in Pennsylvania in recognition of International Women’s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 8th.

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PAST RECIPIENTS

2022
Jeanna Som, Executive Director, Summer Program for Youth
Manal El Harrak, CEO of Sadler Health Center

2021
Beth Kempf, Executive Director of Community CARES

2020
Safronia Perry, Executive Director of Hope Station

2018
Shari Bellish, Executive Director of Carlisle C.A.R.E.S

2017
YWCA Carlisle
AAUW Dickinson Student Organization

2015
Patricia Vance, State Senator
Dawn Flower, Carlisle Borough Councilwoman
Jill Bartoli, AAUW Carlisle Branch member and PA House of Representatives Candidate

2014
Dickinson College President Dr. Nancy Roseman

2013
Noorjahan Akbar, Dickinson College student; former director, Young Women for Change, Afghanistan

2007
Cheryl Cook, Deputy Secretary for Marketing and Economic Development, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture