The Bluegrass Alliance for Women (BAW) is open to all individuals and organizations that are committed to improving the economic status of women in the Bluegrass.

Our mission is to create grassroots opportunities within the Bluegrass Region that empower women and girls in the areas of leadership, education, health and well-being, equity, and economic sufficiency.

Core Values That Guide Our Work:

We believe in the kinship, spirit, and strength of women
We believe in lifelong learning through shared experiences and hands-on projects that empower women and girls
We value diversity of thought, culture, and experience
We believe that changing one life improves all of our lives
We are committed to a culture of trust, respect, open communication, and collaboration
We are committed to using best practices and fact-based decision making
We embrace the 2003 Governor’s Task Force Report, “A New Vision for Kentucky,” as the foundation for our work.

BAW LEGACY AWARD LUNCHEON

was held on March 25th, 2008 at the

Holiday Inn-North in Lexington

Click below for press release:

2008 Legacy Award Press Release

Donna Peden, Ronnie Dunn,2008 Legacy Award Winner, Sharon Marcum