Marcy Syms, Former Chairman and CEO of Syms Corporation, was the Chair of the 2018 Elly Awards on June 8th at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.
The Women’s Forum of New York is dedicated to the advancement of women’s leadership through programs which enrich members lives personally and professionally, through the Education Fund which enables talented women whose potential has been derailed by extreme adversity to resume their education, and through the CORPORATE Board Initiative which extends and expands the contribution of women leaders through board participation.
“Thirty-one years ago, the Education Fund embarked on a mission to help women who had overcome devastating hardships in their lives realize their dream of a college education. Since then, the Women’s Forum of New York is proud to have given over $1.43 million in financial awards to over 220 women to help them return to school, earn their degree, and take their place in the professional work world. Their financial awards have transformed their lives, influenced their families, and improved communities.” – said Ilene Wachs, President, The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum.
Donna Shalala, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, will present the Elly Award to Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton. Kay Unger, President of Kay Unger Design, & CEO of the Kay Unger Family Foundation will present the Elly Award to Sheila C. Johnson. Joyce Brown, President of the Fashion Institute of Technology, will present the Elly Award to Deirdre Quinn.
