OUR ORGANIZATIONS HISTORY
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A grand and noble woman, Madame Maudest Walls Stewart, of Houston, Texas in 1975 had a long time dream of a legacy for tremendous opportunities for our women to make outstanding contributions to the welfare of one another, our youth, and our country. Based on this premise, Madame Stewart shared her dream and invited a group of women to her home who had achieved in various fields for the formation of this organization. The women who assembled at the request of her invitation were Mesdames Josie B. Taylor, Ozell Taylor Johnson, Eddie M. Johnson, Stella Collins, Lorene B. Lancelin, Judge Alice A. Bonner, and Dr. Hortense W. Dixon. The history of National Women of Achievement, Inc., documents these seven women as charter members of this organization. Achievers Maudest Walls Stewart, Josie B. Taylor, Dr. Hortense W. Dixon, Lorene B. Lancelin, Stella Collins and Eddie M. Johnson are now deceased.
On February 7, 1975, according to the minutes of the first meeting, these women and the Founder began a movement for thinking, planning, and growing. The first subject for consideration was to establish the purpose for which these women had banded themselves – to encourage youth and women to strive for excellence, to maintain high moral and ethical standards, and to make outstanding contributions in the fields of medicine, law, religion, business, politics, music, education, dentistry and other career fields of their choice. From that day, February 7, 1975, the birthday of National Women Of Achievement, Achievers thought together, planned together, and reached decisions together that they might render the highest service to one another, our youth, and our country.
National Women Of Achievement encourages youth through our scholarship program and recognize outstanding community leaders through our annual “Profiles of Prominence.”
Achiever Maudest Walls Stewart, the Founder, was the first National President, nurturing and rejoicing in the fulfillment of her dream. She was a dedicated supporter and worker in the program of the organization.
Chapters have been organized throughout the United States. The Home Office of National Women Of Achievement is Houston, TX. The Articles of Incorporation were signed April 9, 1975 and filed April 10, 1975 in the Office of the Secretary of the State of Texas, County of Harris. The period of duration is perpetual.
The Organization’s Motto is “Excellence and Promotion of Achievement: The Key to Success.”
Mission Statement
The mission of National Women of Achievement, Incorporated is to be proven community conscious, service oriented catalyst, and through its multi-faceted programs and projects shall impact the status of women, empower youth to achieve excellence, enhance the lives of senior citizens, encourage political awareness and improve the conditions found in its various communities.
programmatic Thursts
Youth and Young Adults
Youth and Young Adults
Youth and Young Adults
Encourages young people to maintain high moral, ethical, and scholastic standards through the provision of scholarships, guidance and mentoring, cultural experiences, and other needed support in the pursuit of their goals.
Status of Women
Youth and Young Adults
Youth and Young Adults
Encourages women to excel in their chosen fields of professions by improving their status through recognition of their current roles and equal employment opportunities. Women are also encouraged to improve the quality of their lives through awareness of health and wellness issues.
Assault on Illiteracy
Youth and Young Adults
Assault on Illiteracy
Focuses upon the membership lending financial, moral, and physical support to the National Assault On Illiteracy program, by helping to implement its objects and promoting its efforts to wipe out Illiteracy in all walks of life.
Senior Citizens
Political Awarenss
Assault on Illiteracy
Provides an opportunity for the membership to pay tribute to older citizens who in their golden years lack the energy, physical stamina, and resources to maintain their independence. Thus our goal is to bring joy and contentment to their daily lives, thus giving them more value.
Community Service
Political Awarenss
Political Awarenss
Encourages the provision of opportunities for the membership to address the needs of their respective communities through broad-based involvement in community projects and activities.
Political Awarenss
Political Awarenss
Political Awarenss
Provide for the empowerment of women through politics to illustrate the importance of awareness and active participation in the political arena.