On Thursday, March 22, Borough President Marty Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham hosted a Women’s Herstory Month celebration to honor some of Brooklyn’s most dedicated and accomplished women.

“There is only one majority in Brooklyn, and that’s women,” said Borough President Markowitz. “As all men know, if you ever really want to get something done in the world, you need to have a woman involved.”

Honorees included Pat Singer, Brighton Neighborhood Association Founder and Director, recipient of the Lucy Burns Activist Award; Gail Smith, MetroPlus Health Plan Deputy Executive Director, recipient of the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Humanitarian Award; Estella Jimenez, Dominican Parade and Festival Founder & President, recipient of the Lady Deborah Moody Founders Award; Lisa A. Bing, Bing Consulting Group President, recipient of the Emily Roebling Business Award; Lynne Parkerson, Brooklyn Ballet Artistic Director, recipient of the Betty Smith Arts Award; and Commissioner Martha Stark, Esq., NYC Department of Finance, recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Leadership Award.