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BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The YWCA of Genesee County has opened nominations for its 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards, an annual event that recognizes outstanding women who make a meaningful impact in Genesee County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The celebration will take place April 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30p.m. at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, located at 8315 Park Road in Batavia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s keynote speaker will be Peggy Marone, Director of Leadership Genesee. Marone has spent more than two decades helping develop leaders throughout Genesee County. Through Leadership Genesee, she has mentored hundreds of individuals from nonprofit organizations, businesses, and public service, helping strengthen community collaboration and civic engagement across the region. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to welcome Peggy as our keynote speaker and to celebrate the incredible women who help make our community stronger every day,\u201d said Jamie Beedham-Rada, Executive Director of the YWCA of Genesee County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Women of Inspiration Awards honor women who go above and beyond to improve their communities, support others, and serve as role models for future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Press release\/provided photos BATAVIA, NY \u2013 The YWCA of Genesee County has opened nominations for its 2026 Women of Inspiration Awards, an annual event that recognizes outstanding women who make a meaningful impact in Genesee County. The celebration will take place April 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30p.m. at \u2026<\/p>\n

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