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Three Prominent Rochester Women Awarded the Keeper of the Flame Tribute by the National Women's Hall of Fame

Author: Communications Committee/Friday, December 16, 2016/Categories: General

Seneca Falls, New York - Three outstanding Rochester women were honored by the National Women's Hall of Fame at a "Keeper of the Flame" ceremony and reception on December 14, 2016. The reception was held at the Del Monte Lodge in Pittsford, N.Y. at 6 pm. This year's honorees are Sue S. Stewart, former Senior Vice President and General Counsel at the University of Rochester, Dorothy Coleman, Executive Vice President and CFO at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, and Christine Whitman, Chairman and CEO of Complemar Partners Inc. and President of the Board, Rochester Institute of Technology. The named institutions, as well as Canandaigua National Bank, sponsored nomination of these influential and accomplished women.

Keeper of the Flame Tribute Winners

The National Women's Hall of Fame is located in Seneca Falls NY, the recognized birthplace of the American women's rights movement. Since its inception in 1969, the Hall has inducted 266 historical and contemporary women at its biennial Induction Ceremony -- guided by its mission statement: "Showcasing Great Women - Inspiring All". According to Board President Jeanne Giovannini, "We are cognizant of the fact that 266 inductees are but a fraction of the many great women in our nation. The Keeper of the Flame award was initiated by the Hall over a decade ago to honor other deserving women within communities around the country." The last Rochester woman to be so honored was Dr. Wende Logan Young.

 
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