QUAD CITIES, USA – As part of the YWCA QC ANNUAL RACE AGAINST RACISM 5K presented by IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, YWCA Quad Cities will recognize and honor Quad Citizens for their personal impact on fighting racism in our community with the Ambassadors of Change Award! 

This award recognizes individuals that have made significant contributions to advancing racial equality and promoting social justice in the Quad Cities area. These individuals are people who step up, work together, listen, learn and lead with action, as well as embody the YWCA's mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Recipients of the Ambassador of Change Award will be honored at a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. before the Race Against Racism 5K run/walk race to celebrate their dedication and impactful work in the community. 

Nominations will close on September 3, 2024. For more information or to register for the YWCA QC Race Against Racism 5K Run/Walk, visit www.ywcaqc.org 

Ambassadors of Change Nomination form >> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjLWBcEHeudolwpNPhM6Orx7fosXo-Gs2oxCV1T2R7lJ7REA/viewform 

WHAT: YWCA QC Race Against Racism Ambassadors of Change Awards

WHEN: Saturday, September 28, 9:30 a.m. 

WHERE: Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island

WHY: To celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing racial equality and promoting social justice in the Quad Cities area.

About YWCA Quad Cities

The YWCA of the Quad Cities has been working to empower women and their families in the QC community for over 100 years. YWCA Quad Cities mission is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women to promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. www.ywcaqc.org