16th Annual Luncheon
Celebrating Inspiring Women in Our Community
June 6, 2025 | 11:30 AM | Shorehaven Country Club
Our annual Women of Distinction Awards honors exceptional women whose leadership, service, and contributions have uplifted and strengthened the Darien and Norwalk communities. Their work is a reflection of the spirit of empowerment and connection that defines YWCA Darien/Norwalk’s mission. Each year, several outstanding women and young woman under the age of 21 who are making a meaningful difference and demonstrating a strong commitment to service and leadership are honored.
2025 Honorees
Women of Distinction
Suzanne Adam
Amy Daniels
Kathryn Maki
Reena Ninan
Ann Reed
Asma (Maya) Samadani
Young Women of Distinction:
Kateri Daly
Wave Strong
Lindsey Dauk
Sophie DuPont
Campbell Kelley
Post 53
Amy Baiocco
Katelyn Erdlen
Ava Gupta
Riley Keating
Sloane Kosowsky
Bridget Moore
Rhea Rai
Cate Williams
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
ENTRY TICKET
$165.00
The 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon is officially sold out.
If you didn’t get a ticket but still hope to attend, we’ve opened a wait list and encourage you to contact us as soon as possible. As space becomes available, we will be in touch with you.
Join the wait list by emailing jennifer.buchholz@ywcadn.org with the number of tickets you would like to hold.
Thank you to those who are supporting this inspiring day of local women making a difference! We look forward to celebrating with you on Friday, June 6th at Shorehaven Country Club.
Honor the Honoree
$150.00 – $250.00
The Honorees Over the Years
Kesti Aysseh
Sharon Banaante
Susan Doelp
Julia Erdlen
Armel Jacobs
Holly Jespersen
Diane Urban
Dr. Amanda Craig
Anne Downey
Allegra Erickson
Mary Forman Flynn
Dr. Katie Takayasu
Sarah Woodberry
Colby Dineen
Olivia Punishil
Josephine Anderson
Katherine Calderwood
Kyla Johns
Lauren Mallet
Iliana Zuniga Miranda
Sophie Curtis
Lindsay Ferretti
Gillian Riordan
Kim Dickinson
Susie Flaherty
Shieva Ghofrany
Susan Marks
Shelly Skoglund
Lily Genovese
Tracy Fox
Debra Hertz
Heather Raker
Shiva Sarram
Katherine Price Snedaker
Morgan Riley
Tina Duryea
Scarlett Lewis
Allison Gushee Molkenthin
Wendy Ward
Carrie Bernier
Emma Dahlquist
Kara Nelson Baekey
Mindy Garcia
Catalina Horak
Lisa Koorbusch
Leslie Pennington
Katie Schorr
Callie Sullivan
Ceci Maher
Kristen Barnard
Leelee Klein
Nikki Albutt
Ellie Cush
Sandy Nielsen Baumann
Susan Delaney
Alicia Sillars Comesana-Vila
Jane Yezzi
Josephine Velazquez Rucquoi
Mary Genco
Rhonda Kiest
Maryann Lehmann, DDS
Patricia Phillips
Jenny Schwartz
Sloane Bessey
Louise Parker Berry
Rita Ferri
Novelette Peterkin
Sueann Schorr
Ciara Thurlow
Katie Farren
Debi Boccanfuso
Betty Jewett
Kate Larson
Susan Warren
Gina Zangrillo
Niya Wright
All proceeds directly support the YWCA’s vital programs empowering women and families.
More and more women are realizing that only collective strength and action will allow us to be free to fight for the kind of society that meets basic human needs.
– Roxanne Dunbar