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Women of Concern Awards

  • Date: June 1, 2018
  • Time: Reception begins at 11AM; luncheon begins at 12PM
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, 160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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The Women of Concern Luncheon (Chicago) is a celebration of the accomplishments of women and girls around the world. Each year at this special event, Concern is proud to recognize the achievements of exceptional women for their extraordinary efforts to alleviate human suffering. Concern’s programs affect the lives of millions of women, and we are honored to focus public attention on these global humanitarian issues.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Bridget Conway at 312-431-8400 or [email protected].

This year’s honorees

Madeleine K. Albright

Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group & Former US Secretary of State

Madeleine K. Albright is Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm, and Chair of Albright Capital Management LLC, an investment advisory firm focused on emerging markets. In 1997, Dr. Albright was named the first female Secretary of State and became, at that time, the highest ranking woman in the history of the U.S. government. As Secretary of State, Dr. Albright reinforced America’s alliances, advocated for democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade, business, labor, and environmental standards abroad. From 1993 to 1997, Dr. Albright served as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations and was a member of the President’s Cabinet. Dr. Albright received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, from President Obama on May 29, 2012.

Joanne C. Smith, MD

CEO and President, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Joanne C. Smith, MD, is a visionary leader and the driving force behind transforming the delivery of care in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago or RIC) for the past decade, Dr. Smith has led the organization in its mission to provide the highest-quality patient care with the best outcomes through integrated research, discovery and education. Today she is leading the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab into its bold vision for the future: to be the global source of science-driven breakthroughs in Human Ability.

Last year’s event

Last year’s Women of Concern Awards Luncheon was held on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Standard Club in Chicago. The event honored two outstanding women who exemplify a sense of justice, generosity, and compassion in their work and daily lives.

The 2017 Leadership Award was presented to Mary Robinson, the first female President of Ireland, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and current United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Climate Change. The 2017 Humanitarian Award was presented to Elizabeth Dozier, who after a successful career with CPS, founded Chicago Beyond, which focuses on youth safety and educational attainment.

 

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