WorldDenver's International Women's Day
International Women's Day 2021: Women in National Security
March 8, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Live Broadcast from Denver Center for Performing Arts
Watch the Program in Smaller Sections
Awards ONLY including remarks by Governor Polis and Mayor Hancock, Lockheed Martin, and Dr. Janine Davidson: https://youtu.be/_YIcrZjfreU
Keynote ONLY with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley and Lauren Buitta: https://youtu.be/D35MdDZ8v08
Panel ONLY of Women Who Lead in National Security: https://youtu.be/L80gDBeL810
Watch the full length program below:
Presented By

Featuring
Building the Next Generation of Women in Peace & Security
Honoring
Panel: Women Who Lead in National Security
Sponsored by

2021 Event Co-Chairs
Contact Lauren@worlddenver.org or 720-330-9287
Thank You, 2021 Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor

Medal of Honor Sponsor

Silver Star
Bronze Star
Media Sponsor

Champion Sponsors
Alice & Lee Anneberg
Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe
Pat Wynne
Charles Schwab, Downtown Denver Branch
Norma Horner & John Estes
Community First Foundation
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
Individual Sponsors
Karen de Bartolomé
Kim Savit
Elaine Berman
Mimi Stephanus
Baret Walker
Barbara Grogan
Jeanine & Larry Bell
Katie Johnson
Beyond Our Borders
Classroom Sponsors
Michael & Betsy Zink
Delta Dental Colorado
Community College of Denver
Kent Denver
Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray
Deborah and Ted Gaensbauer
Cindy Miller for Girl Scouts of Colorado
Rhondda Grant
Special Thanks
Melissa Morris, MKM Design
Bill Masure, Artair Photography
IWD 2020: Women in Sports Presented by


What is the International Women's Day?
Each year on March 8th, countries around the world lift up the achievements of women leaders in their societies to recognize and celebrate the leadership role that women play in business, academia, government, community-building, and families. Started by women in Europe just after the turn of the 20th Century, International Women’s Day had its roots in the labor movement and quickly embraced universal suffrage as well. Modern celebrations of International Women’s Day are as varied as the cultures of the world; in many countries, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.
Previous Themes and Honorees
WorldDenver recognizes women who have done remarkable work across nations, and each year, we select one or more women to honor at our annual celebration.
2020: Women in Sports
Keynote: Lauryn Williams
Three-time Olympic Champion
Honorees: Joanne Posner Mayer
Physical Therapist and Fitball Pioneer
Cigna
A Global Health Services Company
2019: Women in Tech
Keynote: Adriana Gasciogne
Founder, CEO of Girls In Tech
Honoree: Jill Tietjen
STEM Champion, Women's Advocate, Author and Speaker
2018: Women in Space
Keynote: Dr. Mae Jemison
Astronaut, Scientist, Doctor
Honorees: Cynda Collins Arsenault, 2018 Pathfinder Award Winner
Co-founder, Board Chair and President of Secure World Foundation
Dr. Mae Jemison, 2018 Trailblazer Award Winner
Astronaut, Scientist, Doctor
2017: Women in Global Health
Keynote: Sheryl WuDunn
Pulitzer Prize Winner
Honorees: Dr. Neena Jain
Founder, emBOLDen Alliances
Ann Moore
Inventor, The Snugli Baby Carrier
2016: Women in Entrepreneurship
Keynote: Nancy Phillips
President, CEO, and co-founder of ViaWest Inc.
Honoree: Patricia Foley Hinnen
Founder & CEO, Capital Sisters International
2015: Women Leading Change Around the World
Keynote: Lieutenant General Michelle D. Johnson
Superintendent, US Air Force Academy
Honoree: Terry Odendahl
CEO, GlobalGreengrants Fund
2014: Promoting Global Women's Issues
Keynote: Jacqueline Hinman
President & CEO, CH2M Hill
2013: International Women'sDay Luncheon
Keynote: Deedee Corradini
President, International Women's Forum
