
The Indianapolis Propylaeum
Women's Leadership
Women's leadership is an integral part of the work that we do here at the Indianapolis Propylaeum. Our programming for Women's Leadership works to inspire the next generation of female leaders and provide direct access to these leaders, promoting individual networking, and strengthening community and industry partnerships in Indianapolis.
Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series

The Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series is an annual three-part lecture series featuring Indiana women who have broken the mold. This series offers a chance for the community to meet and hear from women leaders who hold all types of positions, from top philanthropists, to pioneers in the judiciary, to business leaders, athletes, and activists. The Marilyn K. Glick Women’s Enrichment Series is a one-of-a-kind program that is unmatched in Indiana for its innovation, scope, and focus. This is a not-to-be-missed experience.
2021-2022 Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series
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October 14, 2021- A'Lelia Bundles and Judith Thomas, featuring Teresa Reynold as musical guest
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February 17, 2022- Sunny Lu Williams
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April 22, 2022- Ashley C. Ford
2021-22 Marilyn K. Glick Women's Enrichment Series Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Marianne Glick
Gold Sponsor
Bedel Financial
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Renkens
Silver Sponsor
Barnes & Thornburg
Dawn Bennett
Bose McKinney & Evans
pegg kennedy
In Honor of the Speakers
Bronze Sponsor
Indiana State Building & Construction Trades Council
Joanne & Gerry Solomon
Donors
Rowland Design
Veronica Embry & Tom Burns
Marjorie & James Kienle
Marcia Rice
Rose Wernicke
May Wright Sewall Leadership Award

The May Wright Sewall Leadership Award is given to a woman in Indiana who is an outstanding example of civic leadership and innovation. May Wright Sewall set the bar for civic engagement, and her accomplishments include:
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founding the first-class mid-western Girls Classical School to provide an ivy league education to girls.
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introducing a physical education curriculum for girls.
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founding member of the Indianapolis Woman’s Club.
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presiding at the National Council of Women 1897-1899.
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fighting diligently beside Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton for a woman’s right to vote not just in the United States but across the world.
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founding the International Council of Women.
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hosting the International Woman’s Congress at the 1893 World’s Fair.
May Wright Sewall Leadership Award Winners
Cordelia Lewis-Burks 2021
Sallie Rowland 2021
Dr. Jamia Jasper Case Jacobsen 2017
Glenda Ritz 2017
Myra Borschoff 2016
Elaine Bedel 2015
Phyllis Geeslin 2014
Rose Marie Pennington 2013
Bonnie Carter 2012
Kathleen Prechtel 2011
Barbara Oliphant 2010
Doris Dimond 2009
Cheryl Sparks 2007
Janice Michael 2007
Meme Kramer 2007
Mary V. Anderson 2007
Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman 2006
Dr. Mary E. Busch 2005
