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.
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
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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