You Are Invited!

May 8, 2026, at Marriott Madison West

YWCA Madison welcomes you to our first-ever Solidarity Sunset Soirée. This new signature event honors the transformative leadership of women, illuminates the impact of YWCA Madison, and brings together the shared power and love that sustains this community.

Rooted in the beloved traditions of Circle and Women of Distinction, this big celebration invites us into something expansive: a living reflection of where we have been, and a collective vision of what we are becoming.

Throughout the evening, we will move together through moments of connection and celebration, including shared conversation, heartfelt tributes, vibrant art, nourishing food, and joyful dancing.

Notably, we will celebrate 50 years of Women of Distinction, a sisterhood of radiant women across generations whose leadership has shaped our local justice movements, while uplifting the impact of YWCA Madison’s work and nurturing a spirit of solidarity that continues to grow within our community.

Register today!

Deadline to Register: April 30, 2026

Attire

Guests are invited to embrace sunset tones (e.g., orange, yellow, pink, purple, cream) and hints of gold as an expression of the warmth and radiance we carry together.

Ticket Types

General admission to the Solidarity Sunset Soirée, including a three-course dinner, social hour, full evening program, and access to the Afterglow dance party.
$150.00
Gather your community at a dedicated table for 10 at the Solidarity Sunset Soirée. This experience includes a three-course dinner, social hour, full program, and the Afterglow dance party.
$1,000

Please note that at checkout, there will be a small service and processing fee included by Eventbrite. These fees allow the full price of the event ticket to go straight to YWCA Madison in support of our mission.

Order of Events

5:30 PM | Doors Open and Social Hour
6:30 PM | Dinner Service Begins
7:00 PM | Program with Moment of Solidarity
8:00 PM | Afterglow Dance Party

“Hard times require furious dancing.” - Alice Walker

Bold & Spirited

Our theme, Bold and Spirited, reflects the energy of this precious moment. Even as the world dims, there is a collective fire among us, steady, luminous, and growing. This light lives in our gathering, our generosity, our refusal to turn away, and our commitment to one another.

Join us in YWCA Madison’s golden hour as we come together in community to honor what has shaped us, stay present to the movement we are tending, and look toward what is emerging just beyond the horizon. Together, we carry forward the warmth, courage, and imagination that make a new day possible.

This is Our Legacy.

What happens next is up to us.

Make A Gift To Fund Our Legacy Forward

Celebrating 50 Years of
Women of Distinction

Learn more About The Honorees

Established in 1974, the Women of Distinction honor has recognized nearly 300 extraordinary women in our community who embody the heart of YWCA Madison’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA Madison is proud to welcome our 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees into this amazing legacy of women leading across generations!

“In this moment of reflection and celebration, we have the immense joy to honor a remarkable group of women whose embodiment of our mission and values shaped YWCA Madison and continues to contribute to the advancement of justice, collective healing, and liberation in the broader Madison community, and beyond.

— YWCA Madison CEO Gery Paredes Vásquez.