Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee
Women of Achievement 2007 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Modeane Nichols Thompson In 1963, Birmingham, Alabama was one of the most violent, severely segregated cities in the south. There were sit-ins at lunch counters and kneel-ins on church steps. Protesters who marched that …
Women of Achievement 2012 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Carolyn Chism Hardy Even before she decided to rescue one of Memphis’s iconic employers, Carolyn Hardy had accomplished a stellar corporate career. She’s been called “a hero to Memphians of both genders.” The seventh …
Women of Achievement 2009 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Nancy Williams Child sexual abuse. We don’t like to say the words aloud, much less talk about the problem. We don’t want to believe it happens in our community, to children we know, perpetuated …
Women of Achievement 2008 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Rebecca Jane Edwards After a decade of being told “black audiences won’t support the arts” and “Memphis arts supporters aren’t interested in attending diverse performances,” Rebecca Edwards got tired of hearing these things and …
Women of Achievement 2006 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Regina D. Walker Regina D. Walker has served for the past 20 years as Senior Vice President of Community Initiative with the United Way of Memphis. Her dedication and determination have provided the resources …
Women of Achievement 2012 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Dr. Lisa Jennings Lisa Jennings is that rare individual who is both an internationally known researcher and teacher and also a highly successful entrepreneur and founder of two businesses: Ariste Medical and CirQuest Labs. …
Women of Achievement 2011 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Jenny Odle Madden Jenny Odle Madden was in her first play with a speaking part in third grade – a Thanksgiving program at a Florida elementary school. She began then to find her voice …
Women of Achievement 2010 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Sonia Louden Walker If ever a life story defined initiative – it is the story of Sonia Louden Walker. Teacher, social worker, TV personality, community activist, nonprofit executive and now ordained minister – Sonia …
Women of Achievement 2006 INITIATIVE for a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future: Susan Stephenson When Susan Stephenson was a second-grader in Chattanooga, she told her teacher she wanted to be a doctor. Her teacher suggested that Susan was mistaken. What she meant was that she wanted …
Women of Achievement 2003 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Mars Child, Harriet McFadden, and Polly Glotzbach Never underestimate the power of women, especially when their target is something for their children. Such is the legacy of Mars Child, Harriet McFadden and Polly Glotzbach. These …
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