Submitted by Jessie Ford
(May 28, 2025) — The Killingworth Women’s Organization has earned major recognition from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Connecticut, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International. At Connecticut’s annual conference, KWO took home seven state awards for its outstanding programs and community outreach over the past year.
Competing in the “Large Clubs” category, KWO’s initiatives were honored for excellence across a wide range of focus areas—from civic engagement and education to public relations and wellness—highlighting the group’s deep impact in Killingworth and beyond.
Award highlights include:
- 🥇 1st Place – Civic Engagement & Outreach
All Things Killingworth Town Picnic
Recognized for organizing a vibrant town-wide event that brought the community together and raised funds for scholarships and local causes. - 🥇 1st Place – Education & Libraries
Healthy Aging Education Series
Awarded for developing and presenting a five-part public education series on healthy aging. - 🥇 1st Place – Health & Wellness
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Honored for sustained support of food insecurity initiatives in Killingworth and the region. - 🥇 1st Place – Public Relations & Awareness
All Things Killingworth and KWO Website
Celebrated for creative and effective outreach that connects and informs the community. - 🥈 2nd Place – Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention
Community Outreach at the Town Picnic
Recognized for distributing positivity bags to children and raising awareness with town-wide signage. - 🥈 2nd Place – Environment
Earth Day Celebrations
Awarded for engaging the community in environmental awareness and sustainability through local events. - 🥈 2nd Place – Leadership
Our Dedicated President and Vice President
Awarded for the leadership and dedication the KWO President and Vice President have committed to the organization. - 🏆 Ursula Kolb Casioppo Gavel Award – Federation Awareness
For the All Things Killingworth platform, which promotes the mission of GFWC and supports public awareness of KWO’s impact.
“These awards reflect the incredible work of our volunteers and the strength of our partnerships within Killingworth,” said Nancy McCormick, President of KWO. “From creating meaningful events to tackling important issues like education, wellness, and safety, our members continue to make a real difference in our town.”
Photo provided by KWO. Nancy McCormick, center, with GFWC members.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a national organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. These state-level honors place the Killingworth Women’s Organization among the top-performing clubs in Connecticut.
For more information on KWO’s programs, events or ways to get involved, visit kwoct.org.
