Women of the Year

Women of the Year, Advocacy, YWCA Enid

YWCA Enid recognizes one woman each year who serves as an outstanding example of service and dedication to our community as
Woman of the Year.

Nominations now open for the 2024 Woman of the Year

Each July, the YWCA is proud to recognize one woman in Enid who serves as an outstanding example of service and dedication to our community. 2024 represents the 51st Anniversary of our “Woman of the Year” award.

The qualities the selection committee seeks are: strong leadership, dedication of self and time to others, dedication to enhancing the quality of life for our community, multiple areas of interest and/or service, and serving as a role model for other women in our community.

Recipients

  • 2024

  • 2023

    Mary Stallings

  • 2022

    Kim Devoll

  • 2021

    Dr. Cheryl Evans

  • 2020

    Dr. Barbara Whinery

  • 2019

    Cheri Ezzell

  • 2018

    Roxanne Pollard

  • 2017

    Catherine Wiles

  • 2016

    Susan Bowers

  • 2015

    April Danahy

  • 2014

    Sandra Howard

  • 2013

    Norma Ferguson

  • 2012

    Gail Wynne

  • 2011

    Janice Mackie

  • 2010

    Kay Farrell

  • 2009

    Janet Cordell

  • 2008

    Louise Milacek

  • 2007

    Virginia Groendyke

  • 2006

    Vicki Brown

  • 2005

    Ann Overstreet

  • 2004

    Lynn Biddle

  • 2003

    Martie Oyler

  • 2002

    Joan Allen

  • 2001

    Ann Thompson

  • 2000

    Elizabeth Miller

  • 1999

    Ethel Asfahl

  • 1998

    Bea Paul

  • 1997

    LaVonn McKnight

  • 1996

    Mary Butler

  • 1995

  • 1994

    Betty Elton

  • 1993

    Helen Garriott

  • 1992

    Sherrel Jones

  • 1991

    Cyndy Butler

  • 1990

    Cyndy Shepherd

  • 1989

    Willa Jo Fowler

  • 1988

    Dorice Allen

  • 1987

    Thelma Gungoll

  • 1986

    Dorothy Jones

  • 1985

    Cathy Stocker

  • 1984

    Gaynell Gettel

  • 1983

    Naomi Barnard

  • 1982

    Sarah Jones

  • 1981

    Dr. Hope Ross

  • 1980

    Helen Crews

  • 1979

    Delores Mathews

  • 1978

    Maye Adele Kirtley

  • 1977

    Sue Taylor

  • 1976

    Elaine Davis

  • 1975

    Myrtle Nusbaum

  • 1974

    Jane Champlin

  • 1973

    Margaret Buvinger

  • 1972

    Nancy Davies