Our History

The Association of Adventist Women (AAW) was begun as a committee of the Association of Adventist Forums (AAF) and grew into an independent, volunteer organization with its own identity. Incorporated in 1982 as an independent, not-for-profit entity, it has become a major source of encouragement for Adventist women both in North America and internationally.

The AAW has provided news of Adventist women found in no other Adventist publications, honored many women for their gifts and accomplishments through their Woman-of-the-Year Awards (WOYA), provided a stimulating annual conference, called attention to church leaders who promote church gender equality, and made bold recommendations for changes in the church to promote full use of members’ gifts.

AAW Presidents

The women who have led this volunteer organization are accomplished and professional women in their own right: Josephine Griffin Benton 1980-1982 Betty Hogan Howard June 1982-Nov 1986 Nancy Eastman Marter Nov 1986-