Stories tagged with: 2011 Women of Achievement

April 8, 2011 - 12:17pm
2 years 6 weeks ago

One of this year's Women of Achievement winners has sent numerous children off to college.

Heather Sands puts her time and energy into the Gear Up program and scholarship central at the Muskingum County Community Foundation which helps students through the college process. It's also what makes her this year's Ethel Granger Schultz Young Adult Award Winner.

"So many students have come back now into our community that have received services from us," said Sands. "It'...

March 30, 2011 - 10:58am
2 years 8 weeks ago

Between applying for college, studying for classes and participating in both sports and clubs a Bishop Rosecrans High School senior finds time to give back.

Monica Westerheide's willingness to give back has made her the Muskingum Family Y's Bright Future Award recipient. She found out she won the award during a community youth foundation meeting, where they were voting on another scholarship.

"I was really excited," said Westerheide. "I remember seeing the...

March 23, 2011 - 6:56pm
2 years 9 weeks ago

WHIZ News is highlighting two local residents selected for the 2011 Women of Achievement Awards.

The Muskingum Family Y has chosen Karen Vincent as the recipient of the Mary Townsend Professions award. She has been the Muskingum County Recorder since 1996. She is an active member in the community and is involved with several organizations.

"Just to be a part of this great group of women and all the past recipients is just truly a great award and very special. I'm not...

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