We are thrilled to announce that WV Women Work, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Impact Prize! This incredible honor recognizes our dedication to empowering women through workforce development and technical training, marking a significant milestone in our journey to create lasting economic mobility in West Virginia.
The Impact Prize, a one million dollar award supported by entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Iovino and the Iovino Family Foundation, celebrates nonprofit organizations that exhibit excellence in advancing economic mobility through innovative workforce development and technical training initiatives. In its inaugural year, the Impact Prize focused on recognizing programs with proven outcomes leading to high-value employment for people from diverse backgrounds.
Tom Iovino, reflecting on the award, said, “We received an overwhelming response to the 2024 Impact Prize, with hundreds of strong applicants from 39 states. Each winning organization, while unique in its approach, shares a collective and inspiring commitment to provide the communities they serve with the tools necessary for high-quality and sustainable employment. The leaders of these programs are visionaries who understand how lasting change is built from the ground up. I am encouraged by the measurable impact they have had in their communities and feel incredibly fortunate to support their continuing work.”
We are honored to be included among such outstanding organizations. Alongside WV Women Work, Inc., the other 2024 Impact Prize winners are:
We feel incredibly fortunate to be recognized alongside them and are inspired by their dedication and impact.
The Impact Prize is managed in partnership with Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA), an organization providing advisory, management, and implementation services for families, foundations, and other philanthropic initiatives. Greg Ratliff, Senior Vice President of Advisory Services at RPA, shared his thoughts: “I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the four organizations selected as winners of the Impact Prize. It was a great honor to work with Tom Iovino and his team, along with our esteemed Selection Committee, to recognize those building pathways to economic prosperity for people in their communities. The urgent need for career and skills training in the United States is undervalued and under-discussed, and supporting innovative, effective programs is instrumental to changing the status quo.”
This award validates our efforts and motivates us to continue making a positive impact in our community. At WV Women Work, Inc., we provide women with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in non-traditional careers. Our comprehensive programs in construction and manufacturing equip participants with essential skills, certifications, and job placement support, ensuring they are job-ready upon graduation.
We look forward to showcasing more of our work and the successes of our participants. Stay tuned to learn more about how WV Women Work, Inc. is advancing economic mobility and creating lasting change in West Virginia.
Thank you to the Impact Prize team for this incredible recognition and to our community and supporters for your unwavering commitment to our mission. Together, we are building a stronger, more prosperous future for women in West Virginia.
