Deaf Woman of the Year
Deaf Woman of the Year 2026 Award recognizes and honors a Deaf Woman whose life and work reflects her lifelong commitment to the enlightenment of Deaf women. Deaf Women of Rochester presents this award annually and will be presented at the Annual Kick Off on Sunday, August 30th, 2026.
If you know someone who has contributed to the community in her unique ways, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to fill out the nomination form below.
Deadline:
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Past Deaf Women of the Year Winners
Patricia Canne
Regina Kiperman-Kiselgof
Susan Demers
Candi Daviton
Rho Voight-Campbell
Diana Pryntz
Barbara Stanislow
Onnalee Cooper
Meredith Low
Audrey Schell
Patty Starr
Elissa Olsen
Wendy Dannels
Arlene Sankey
Carmella Ramey
Dorothy Wilkins
Pamela Hatch
Solange Skyer
Beth Metlay
Patti Durr
Cindy Mann
Valerie Nelson-Metlay
Mary Mowl
Paula Wollenhaupt
Sharon Staehle
Colleen Daviton
Sally Taylor
Mindy Hopper
Vicki Hurwitz