Kankakee, IL – The month of March serves as Women’s History Month and to recognize local women for their contributions in the community, Mayor Wells-Armstrong is set to host the Fourth Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards.

The special ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the fourth floor auditorium at the Kankakee Public Library. The program will be broadcasted LIVE on Comcast local channel four, the City of Kankakee’s YouTube channel, Facebook page and website.

“It is my honor to continue to uplift and recognize women who remain dedicated in their efforts to make an impact in our community. This year is even more significant as our nation is now led by the first woman Vice President. Women are phenomenal leaders; caring for their families, breaking glass ceilings, and impacting their communities. They deserve to be supported and celebrated,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.

Honorees for Mayor Wells-Armstrong’s Fourth Annual Phenomenal Woman Awards in 2021 are as follows:

• Amy DeLong – Teacher for Kankakee School District 111 

 

• Beverly Hood – Professor for Olivet Nazarene University

 

• Christy Smith – Business owner of Dress Well Boutique and E.volve Clothing Company

 

• Deborah Jennings Ivy – New Vision Missionary Baptist Church

 

• Kathy Peterson – Executive Director of Community Benefit for AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital

 

• Patricia Santoyo-Marin – Director of the Center for Inclusive Excellence for Saint Xavier University

 

• Vernice Maloney – Garden of Prayer Youth Center

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The City of Kankakee is dedicated to protecting, building, and nurturing the community while enhancing lives. We are a historic, vibrant, and active riverfront community. We continue to transform into an extraordinary place to dream, grow, and thrive. Embracing our diversity, we strive to be progressive, inclusive, and innovative. For more information on the City of Kankakee, please visit the website at www.citykankakee-il.gov.

 

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