CHARLOTTE WOMAN OF THE YEAR
EIN 99-4692747 · Human Service Organizations (P20)
What they do
Charlotte Woman of The Year Award - Annually The Organization Presents The Prestigious CWOY Award to A Woman Who Has Demonstrated Exemplary Civic Leadership and Exceptional Service In Recognition of Her Impact On The Quality of Life In Our Community. Nominations Are Solicited From A Broad Cross-sector of Community Groups and Organizations. The Selection of The Charlotte Woman of The Year is Made By Members of The Organization (all Prior Honorees), Following Which A News Release is Issued to Individual and Community Stakeholders and to Area Media. It is Also Posted On The CWOY Website.Last Year The Charlotte Woman of The Year Award Was Presented to Dena Diorio Who Had Served As Manager of Mecklenburg County Since 2013 Until Her Retirement In 2025. Diorio, The First Woman to Serve As The County Manager, Distinguished Herself As A Visionary Leader Who Worked Across Sectors to Bring People Together, Drive Meaningful Change and Champion Innovative Solutions That Have Strengthened Our Commun
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DIANNE ENGLISHSEC. & TREAS.
EMILY ZIMMERNDIRECTOR
JILL FLYNNPRESIDENT
LINDA LOCKMAN-BROOKSDIRECTOR
TANYA BLACKMONVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 212 RIDGEWOOD AVE, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-1632
- County
- Mecklenburg
- In care of
- Dianne English
- Primary officer
- Dianne English, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- FOARD AND COMPANY PA
- NTEE classification
- Human Service Organizations (P20)
- IRS tax category
- Human Service Organizations