For almost 30 years, the YWCA of Greater Atlanta's Salute to Women of Achievement has recognized the outstanding accomplishments of women in our community that have made enormous stride in business and philanthropy. 

  On May 9, 2012, at the magnificant Atlanta Marriott Marquis, we recognized Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum as our 2012 Woman of Achievement and inducted 10 dynamic women into the Academy of Women Achievers.  

 2012 YWCA Salute Woman of Achievement Dr. Beverly Tatum with (from left), Sharmen Gowens (YWCA Board Chair), Justine Boyd (YWCA CEO) and Harriette Watkins (event Co-Chair).

2012 YWCA Salute honorees include (front row from left), Harriette Watkins (event Co-Chair), Sharmen Gowens (YWCA Board Chair), Brenda Muhammad, Lottie Watkins, (back row from left), Kelly Dolan, Terri Badour Duckett, Glenda Minkin, Donna Hyland, Justine Boyd, Dr. Beverly Tatum, Kim Anderson,  Amy Brady, Leslie Sibert, Noni Ellison Southall.

What People Are Saying:

Janice McKenzie-Crayton, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

Today was fantastic! You and your board did a spectacular job. Congratulations! The YWCA is truly back to being a premier non-profit agency and a strong advocate and voice for women and children. Great work!

Myrna White, Director of Marketing and Stakeholder Engagement, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

The luncheon was another superb production! 

Teresa Wynn Roseborough, General Counsel, EVP, Corporate Secretary The Home Depot

The event was amazing! My spirit was enriched. Congratulations and thank you!

Gail Nutt

Congratulations on another great event. Every year you and team make this a 'must do again next year' for attendees. Surrounding Dr. Tatum with Spelman alum, was a brilliant way to showcase this impressive institution.

After hearing Rashida's story, I have decided women in transiton is how I would like to connect to the YWCA. While I try to thank the Lord for all my blessings on regular basis, her testimony seemed to be the nudge that said 'here is where you can truly give/show thanks'.

Renee Glover, President and CEO, Atlanta Housing Authority

Congratulations on another successful Women of Achievement event!!!  All of the honorees are well-deserving and the selection of Dr. Beverly Tatum as the Woman of Achievement of 2012 was inspired.  Also, the presentations by the various Spelman graduates and by the women and girls who have been assisted and inspired by the YWCA were outstanding and very touching.  The Spelman Glee club and Steppers and the Drumline were amazing!!