2026 Tribute to Women Awards Dinner
Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
About The Awards
For more than 40 years, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley’s Tribute to Women Awards have celebrated the achievements of individuals who excel in their fields and make significant contributions through exceptional leadership—both within their organizations and across the Bay Area community. The awards shine a spotlight on women in executive and emerging leaders and salutes the Bay Area organizations that promote equal advancement of women in leadership roles. The 2026 Tribute to Women Award will recognize leaders in five categories:
- Tribute to Women Award (women in executive positions)
- Ally Award (open to any gender identity)
- Women on the Rise
- Emerging Leader
- Nonprofit Excellence
By recognizing women leaders—particularly women of color—we help pave the way for a future in which girls and young women can clearly see what is possible. The Tribute to Women Awards are both a celebration of excellence and a vital tool for advancing equity.
For questions or to join us as a sponsor, please contact YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Director of Philanthropy, Lindsay Mapp at lmapp@yourywca.org.
Sponsorships & Award Packages
Featured Wine Partners
See our Featured Wine Partners here for this year's event!
FAQs
Event Information
What is the time of the event?
The reception will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and the event program will start at 6:00 PM and end no later than 9:00 PM.
Where is the event being held?
The event will be held at the Santa Clara Marriott at 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 in the California Ballroom.
Will there be a virtual option to attend?
The event will only be held in person this year. We are not able to provide a virtual option to participate.
Will there be an additional charge for parking?
No, parking will be free to you with a ticket to the event.
What is the attire for the event?
Please dress in cocktail attire for this event with a note that the reception will be partially outside from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
What is the dinner menu for the event?
Please see the dinner menu here and choose your entree choice when filling in your ticket information.
What is the Tribute to Women Award?
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley’s Tribute to Women Awards is an annual fundraising event that brings together hundreds of corporate and community leaders and Bay Area professionals. The awards shine a spotlight on women in executive roles, rising leaders, allies who advance equity, emerging professionals in the first five years of their careers, and nonprofit innovators. The Tribute to Women Awards represent a direct investment in YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
Tribute to Women also recognizes corporations whose policies and practices champion women’s leadership and advance equitable opportunities for women of diverse backgrounds, reinforcing YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women.
Are donations required at this event?
Donations are never required; however, for those who feel inspired to further support the mission of YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, opportunities to contribute will be available.
If I'd like to make a donation to the YWCA in honor of one of the honorees, how do I do that?
You can use the donation button on the event website here - there is a place to note the honoree who inspired you to give. Or you can donate using a check as well - check payable to YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley. In the memo line you can write the person you wish to honor with this donation. Please place the check in the envelope at your table or you can mail it to: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Attn: Tribute to Women 2025, 375 S. Third Street, San Jose, CA 95112
How to Register
I was invited to attend the event by an honoree. How do I register?
Each honoree will have a link to send each person they are inviting to sit at their table. You must have that link to be able to join an honoree's table. Otherwise, you can purchase an individual ticket to attend as a guest celebrating that honoree, but will not be seated at their table.
I was invited to attend with a sponsor. How do I register?
Each sponsor will have a link to send each person they are inviting to sit at their table(s). You must have that link to be able to join a sponsor's table. Otherwise, you can purchase an individual ticket to attend, but will not be seated at the sponsor table.
I was invited to attend by someone who purchased a table. How do I register?
Each guest who purchases a table will have a link to send each person they are inviting to sit at their table(s). You must have that link to be able to join a sponsor's table. Otherwise, you can purchase an individual ticket to attend, but will not be seated at the same table as the person who purchased a table.
When is the last date to register for the event if someone has invited me to sit at their table?
The last day to register for the event is Friday, April 17, 2026.
Ticket Information
What is included in the purchase of the ticket?
Your ticket will include parking, event entry, access to the VIP reception, 1 drink ticket, and a 3 course seated meal. Each ticket includes a $100 tax deductible donation to YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley.
What is the last date to buy tickets?
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT is the final date that tickets will be on sale unless sold out prior to that date and time.
What is the last date to buy a table?
April 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT is the final date and time tables will be on sale unless sold out prior to that date and time.
What is the last date to buy a sponsorship?
March 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT is the final date and time sponsorships will be on sale unless sold out prior to that date and time.
Interested in the 2027 Tribute to Women Awards?
Want to nominate a leader or stay informed about the 2027 Tribute to Women Awards? Join our interest list to receive updates, key dates, and announcements.
About YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. For over 140 years, your YWCA has been meetings our community’s most pressing needs. We are one of the first multiservice agencies in the Bay Area, and have three priority service areas:
Empowering people and communities in healing from and preventing the trauma of violence, bigotry and racism; Achieving solutions to homelessness for survivors of violence; and Inspiring opportunity and economic security by closing the prosperity and education gap.
Your YWCA is rooted in our Theory of Change which requires a continuum of response to the challenges of racism, sexism, and gender-based violence. That’s why we offer direct services to meet immediate needs, issue education to change hearts and minds in our local communities, and advocate to change the rules and systems in order to achieve greater equity and justice for all.
Questions? Send us an email HERE.
