Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee
Women of Achievement 2004 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Rev. Cheryl Cornish Rev. Cheryl Cornish serves God by serving the community at large. Her sensitivity to those shunned by some religious groups has made her a very special leader. She has ministered beyond …
Women of Achievement 2002 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Tandy Gilliland and Patricia Merrill Pat Merrill and Tandy Gilliland were already veteran community leaders when they joined energies 12 years ago to fight for a blufftop trail overlooking the Mississippi River. Through 10 …
Women of Achievement 2001 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Anne Whalen Shafer A native Memphian, Anne Whalen Shafer has generously given energy and time for more than 50 years to improve the quality of life for all inhabitants of Memphis. She has faced …
Women of Achievement 2000 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Helen Adamo Although some form of mental illness affects one in five families, the condition is often misunderstood, feared, and hidden from public view. It takes a person of courage to accept the unpopular …
Women of Achievement 1996 COURAGE for a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed: Frances Goodman McMahon A nurse at Arlington Developmental Center, Frances McMahon saw mentally disabled people being abused and neglected. Told to ignore abuses, she got angry, got involved and got things changed. It started …
Women of Achievement 2004 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Carol Prentiss Carol Prentiss is a leading philanthropist with an equal knack for raising funds from others. With a record-setting history of support for local causes, it is her long-lasting determination to raise awareness …
Women of Achievement 2002 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: JoeAnn Ballard When JoeAnn Ballard was a little girl in Mississippi, her father read her the biography of Florence Nightingale, a young English woman who, against her family’s wishes, became a nurse to help …
Women of Achievement 2000 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Bernice Donald Determination is personified in Judge Bernice Bouie Donald. When Bernice transferred from an all-black school to Olive Branch High School in her junior year, she was the only African-American honor student invited …
Women of Achievement 1999 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Bert P. Wolff Bert Prosterman Wolff has been a strong advocate of public education and quality education for all. The first of her four children was born the year that the U.S. Supreme Court …
Women of Achievement 1998 DETERMINATION for a woman who solved a glaring problem despite widespread inertia, apathy or ignorance around her: Shelia Tankersley Shelia Tankersley watched her best friend, who was diagnosed with AIDS, speak out about his disease and become involved with local AIDS education and support groups. He died in 1989, but his …