March 9, 2018

On Friday, March 9, 2018, the Women’s Fund of the Capital Region honored three outstanding women of achievement at its tenth Trailblazers Awards Luncheon at the Glen Sanders Mansion.

Through their generosity of spirit, and leadership, they have blazed trails to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community.

2018 Trailblazers

Hon. Dr. Dorcey Applyrs 

Albany First Ward Common Councilwoman
Faculty Program Director, School of Health Sciences, Excelsior College

Carmen “Coach Carmen” Duncan
Chief Coach & Founder, Mission Accomplished Transition Services

Hon. Karen B. Johnson
Vice Chair, Schenectady County Legislature
Planned Giving Manager, Proctors

Our Honorary Committee Chair was Gloria DeSole. Our Mistress of Ceremonies was Benita Zahn, WNYT/NewsChannel 13.

Schedule

11:00 am – Noon Registration and Silent Auction
12:15 pm – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Program

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  •  Photography by Glenn Davenport

     

    Two scholarship recipients spoke about how their Women's Fund scholarships have helped them achieve their goals. Read excerpts from their speeches here.

     

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