Laura Penny Community Impact Award

Laura Penny Community Impact Award

Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona

Award Amount: $1,000 toward professional development

Overview:
Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this award recognizes women making positive changes in the lives of women and girls. The award honors women leaders in community organizing and advocacy.

Eligibility:

Women leaders working in community organizing and advocacy

Demonstrated impact in underserved and vulnerable communities

Focus on areas such as:

- Immigration and human rights
- Gender-based violence
- Racial justice
- The arts
- Mentoring and empowerment programming

Purpose of Award:

Supports professional development for award recipients

Recognizes women making positive changes in the lives of women and girls

Honors commitment to equality and community impact

Selection Process:

Nomination-based

Selected by WFSA leadership (CEO)

Recognized annually

Example Recipient (2022):

Alba Jaramillo, Executive Director of Arizona Justice For Our Neighbors

- Recognized for impact in underserved and vulnerable communities
- Work in immigration, human rights, gender-based violence, racial justice, and the arts
- Founder of Teatro Dignidad (human rights theater company)
- Established task force for immigrant rights
- Developed training and empowerment programming for Latina women
- Created mentoring program for vulnerable youth

Contact:

Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona

7090 N Oracle Road Ste 178 PMB 2024

Tucson, AZ 85704

Website: womengiving.org