Congratulations to all of the award winners of the YWCA Mohawk Valley Salute To Outstanding Women Awards , especially our own Amy Jaworski! A huge thank you to the YWCA for recognizing the outstanding achievements of all the recipients of the Salute to Outstanding Women Award. Your support shines a spotlight on incredible women making a difference in our community. 
We also want to extend our gratitude to Indium Corporation for sponsoring the STEAM Award—your commitment to supporting women in STEAM is helping pave the way for future leaders in these fields. 
We also want to extend our gratitude to Indium Corporation for sponsoring the STEAM Award—your commitment to supporting women in STEAM is helping pave the way for future leaders in these fields. Here’s to all the amazing women making an impact and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps! 
Meet the 2025 Honorees:
- Shawna Papale: Business & Industry, sponsored by Utica National Insurance Group.
- Dr. Cheryl Beckett-Minor: Education, sponsored by Kristin’s Fund.
- Kathleen Rutishauser: Entrepreneur, sponsored by Adirondack Bank.
- Maria Kontaridis, Ph.D.: Healthcare, sponsored by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
- Kelly Walters: Human and Public Service, sponsored by Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc.
- Adelynn Leslie: Outstanding Youth, sponsored by Adorino Construction, Inc.
- Ace Morreale: Social Justice, sponsored by Fort Schuyler Club.
- Amy (Singletary) Jaworski: STEAM, sponsored by Indium Corporation.
