2018 Annual Awards Program

Our annual awards program was held on March 11, 2018.  SI Oakland President Kay Taylor welcomed guests and described the awards. The Live Your Dream Awards are given to women with dependents enrolled in an undergraduate degree or training program. The Violet Richardson Award recognizes young women aged 14-17 for volunteer activities making their community and the world a better place. The Community Awards help organizations in our community who are engaged in activities helping women and girls overcome obstacles and improve their lives.  Awards Chair Carolyn Bolton gave an inspirational address and introduced her committee: Brenyale Norman, Live Your Dream Award Chair, Khadija Fredericks, Violet Richardson Award Chair, and Jan Medina, Community Award Chair. Each committee leader described the selection process and the recipients.  Recipients were:
Live Your Dream Award 

• Amber Benton 
• Yacaira O'Connor

Violet Richardson Award

• Maren Frye
• Juli Vu
• Elina Graham

Community Award

• Berkeley/Oakland YMCA Financial Literacy Program