In 1987, the Pinnacle Awards was established by the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women to celebrate the important contributions of women to the City of Tulsa. The event honored women who were exemplary leaders in the Tulsa community and demonstrated both professional success and commitment to service. In 2015, the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women, forged a partnership with YWCA Tulsa’s event Women of the Year recognizing women who were role models and embodied their mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, standing up for social justice, and helping families. Over the last thirty years we have collectively honored over 200 women, sharing their stories, amplifying their voices, recognizing their service, and congratulating them for their achievements.

Anna C. Roth Legacy Honoree

Gail Lapidus is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Family & Children’s Services

Education Honoree

Dr. Ebony Johnson, Superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools

Health & Wellness Honoree

Anne Bogie, Oklahoma Project Woman (OPW).

Community Service Honoree

Martha Zapata, Ph.D., M.A. C-PRSS, Founder and Executive Director of Uma Tulsa

Arts & Humanities Honorees

Susan Neal, University of Tulsa Vice President of Public Affairs, and Executive Director of Gilcrease Museum and the Helmerich Center for American Research.

Corporate Champion Honoree

KKT Architects, Sarah Gould, our President and CEO

Corporate Business Honoree

Molly Jarvis, SVP, COO, Cherokee Nation Cultural & Economic Development.

Rising Star Honoree

Brandi Payton, Clinic Administrator, Cooweescoowee Health Center (CHC)

Entrepreneur Honoree

Lorena Rivas, CEO of Rivas & Associates