Angela Kennecke, Keloland Media Group, Emily’s Hope.

Taneeza Islam, South Dakota Voices for Peace.

Alisha Grove, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls.

Healthcare Workers & Caregivers, Avera Health and other organizations.

Sara Romeo, City of Sioux Falls Health Department, Falls Community HealthĮmBeliever (open to women, men and organizations).

Jean Lipetzky, Alzheimer’s Association of South Dakota.

Cindi Johnson, Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort.

Angela Drake, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Fight Like A Ninja, Two Men and a Truck.

Carolyn Dodson, Sioux Falls School District, Birth to Three Program.

Nona Bixler, Sanford USD Medical Center.

Stephanie Wilde, Say Anything…Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde.

Brenda Schmidt, Sioux Falls Federal Credit Union.

Lisa Esser, Papa Woody’s Wood Fired Pizza.

The following people have been recognized by their peers for their outstanding achievements (nominees listed with their employer):

The honorees were nominated in one of the following categories: Business Achievement, Community Service, EmBeliever Award, Government and Law, Healthcare and STEM, Humanities and Education, Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award, Young Woman of Achievement. Especially after this past year, it’s a great way to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of these outstanding nominees,” said Kerri Tietgen, EmBe CEO. For 48 years, Tribute has honored those actively transform our community, making it thrive.

“Tribute to Women celebrates the work people do to empower our community. Tribute to Women is the longest-standing award honoring the achievements of women in the region. (Sioux Falls, March 29, 2021) – Forty-nine women and men have been nominated for EmBe’s 48 th Tribute to Women awards.

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