The Joyce Stein Memorial Award is given in memory of Boisean Joyce Ann Stein, a long-time supporter of the WCA (YWCA). Each year an individual who has made a positive impact on the growth and advancement of women is honored.
Back in 1973, Joyce Stein participated in a new women’s group that began as the result of a women’s conference held at Boise State College. The group wanted to continue discussions surrounding women’s issues and joined with the YWCA to open the Women’s Center in the basement of the YWCA. Joyce Stein, as a founding member and the first director of the Women’s Center, took on the issue of sexism in our community. As the group studied the prevalence of the issue, they came to the conclusion that domestic violence was a prevalent problem—which led to the YWCA’s involvement in the prevention of domestic violence. The elimination of sexism and domestic violence became the foundation for the organization’s work. After her untimely death in 1979, the YWCA named its highest award in her memory and has awarded this special recognition every year since 1980.
Nominations are welcomed from individuals, businesses and organizations. The nominee does not have to be distinguished by title or office, but rather by his or her efforts on behalf of women. In 2023, nominations will open in late Spring and the Awards ceremony will likely take place in early fall. Contact info@wcaboise.org for more information.
Past Joyce Stein Award Recipients
| The Ahlquist Family Linda Anthony Tina Balsley Jan Bennetts Harry Bettis, Laura Bettis Rydalch and Janelle Bettis Wise Sharon Bixby Greg Bower Sandra Bruce Jane Buser Tony Chung Cynthia Cook Merrianne Cook Hunter |
Judy Cross Jane Daly Betsy Dunklin Barbara Eisenbarth Vera Fink Dee Gore Susan Hazelton Beckie Hedrick Sherry Iverson Janice Johnson Doris Kaufman Julie Kilgrow Kaye Knight |
Robert Krueger Phoebe Lundy Carol Martin Doug & Serena McAlvain Luci McDonald Mike & Karen Mooney Edith Miller Klein Cathy Mockli Pam Parker Ruth Pauley Jana Perry Marian Pritchett Judy Ripke |
Lorry Roberts Sheila Robertson Debbie Servatius Susan Sherlock Marilyn Shuler Cathy Silak Janine Smith Teri Stein Carolyn Terteling-Payne Cherie Buckner-Webb Kriss Wheeler Eve Williamson Melisa Wintrow |
