Sisterhood Dinner
About the Sisterhood Dinner
The Sisterhood Dinner commemorates the contributions and accomplishments of NC State women. Originally called the Susan B. Anthony Dinner, its name was changed in 1999 to expand its perspective to all aspects of the achievements of women. The 2025 Sisterhood Dinner was held on February 24, 2025.
Our 2025 Theme
Just as a smooth stone cascades across the water, creating ripples in a pond, so too do small acts of change. At first seemingly isolated and inconsequential, these small actions build momentum and magnitude to carry inspiration and good works further. This year’s Sisterhood Dinner theme — The Ripple Effect — celebrated the many small acts we all can make to create a ripple effect for gender equity that lasts for generations to come.
We welcomed four community storytellers who shared personal vignettes embodying this year’s theme.
- Aneesah Johnson, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work
- Dr. Sarah Rajala, Professor Emerita, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Rylee Teed, Junior, College of Design
- Dr. Maria Rodgers, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Equity for Women Awards
Each year the Council invites nominations for an Equity for Women Award. One award is given in each category–student, staff and faculty–to a nominee who has made outstanding contributions to our University. Our 2025 winners are:
As well as our current winners, we are happy to promote our past recipients. Any member of campus can nominate faculty, staff or students of any gender identity who are committed to the advocacy of gender equity in everyday life at NC State. Nominees should demonstrate excellence in one or more of the following areas over the past two years:
Excellence in Leadership: Taking action to promote gender equity on and beyond campus through leadership roles
Excellence in Service: Supporting equity for women through job-related or voluntary roles
Excellence in Scholarship: Contributing new knowledge and/or informing policy and practice related to women’s well-being and/or gender equity
Please note that current members of the Council on the Status of Women are not eligible for an Equity Award. Please check the current roster before nominating.