Tribute to Women in the Military


About the Tribute

The Tribute to Women in the Military was first held in 1985 to honor military women, past, present, and future.

The Tribute is held the first Friday of March in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is open to everyone: women, men, children 12 and over, Active Duty, Reserve/Guard, retirees, veterans, civilians. 
The Tribute opens in the morning with registration and opening ceremonies and concludes after the awards luncheon.

If you would like to be added to our database to receive the annual registration packet by mail, contact the Registration Chair. If you are a woman veteran in New Mexico and have not received a registration form by mid-January, please check this site for registration form.

If you would like to be an exhibitor at our event, please contact Exhibit Chair, Kelly Aldrich
We need a variety of veteran organizations, non-profits, small and large businesses, etc.

We are always looking for sponsors and donations of tote bag items, 
door prizes, and silent auction items.
If you can help, please contact the chair at chair@tributetowomeninthemilitary.org


Tribute 2024

Friday, 1 March, 2024
American Legion Post 13 ● 1201 Legion Rd NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Celebrating & Honoring Military Women in all Branches of Service"
Past~Present~Future

This year we are:
COMMEMORATING THE "FUTURE" MILITARY

Thank you for attending the 39th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker:
Allison M. Williams, C/Major AFROTC

2024 Exhibitors

New Mexico Veterans Memorial Bricks

We continue to add memorial bricks to the base of our memorial.
Click here for donation form.

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Tribute 2023

Friday, 3 March, 2023
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico
Map

Thank you for attending the 38th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker:
TSgt Sheena Hlivko, USAF


Tribute 2022

Friday, 4 March, 2022
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 2022 Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day!

Keynote Speaker:
Lt Col Anne Hickman, USAF (Ret.)

Tribute 2021

The 2021 Tribute was held virtually, with only a small ceremony by the committee.
Photos


Tribute 2020

Friday, 6 March, 2020
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 35th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

A link to event photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker:
MARILYN M. DYKMAN, LCDR, USCG Ret.
Bureau Chief, NM State Approving Agency 
For Veteran’s Education and Training


Tribute 2019

Friday, 1 March, 2019
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 34th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

A link to event photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker:
Allison Encarnacion, MSgt, USAF
Intelligence Flight Superintendent
58th Operations Support Squadron


Tribute 2018

Friday, 2 March, 2018
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 33rd Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

A link to event photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker:
Rear Admiral Priscilla B. Coe (Ret. Navy)


Tribute 2017

Friday, 3 March, 2017
American Legion Post 49 ● 11005 Central Ave NE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 32nd Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

A link to event photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Betty Moseley Brown

Associate Director of VA Center for Women Veterans
Department of Veteran Affairs, Washington, D.C.


Tribute 2016

Friday, 4 March, 2016
New Mexico Army National Guard Readiness Center ● 600 Wyoming Blvd SE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 31st Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

A link to event photos can be found here.

Keynote Speaker
CSM Elizabeth A. Bryant - 93rd Brigade Command Sergeant Major
& State Equal Employment Manager - NMNG


Tribute 2015

Friday, 6 March, 2015
NM Veterans Memorial ● 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 30th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Photos of our 30th Tribute and dedication of 
our permanent memorial are now posted here.

Keynote Speakers
Brigadier General Andrew E. Salas
, NMAG, The Adjutant General
Brigadier General Judy M. Griego, NM-JFHQ, Director of the Joint Staff


Tribute 2014

Celebrating Women: Character, Courage, and Commitment

Friday, 7 March, 2014

Mountain View Club ● Kirtland AFB ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 29th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Lynda C. Jackson, Colonel, USAF (ret)

(Assistant Professor of Business, Trinity Washington University)  


Tribute 2013

Friday, 1 March, 2013

Mountain View Club ● Kirtland AFB ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thank you for attending the 28th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Keynote Speaker

LTC Antoinette R. Gant, Commander,

Albuquerque District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers


Tribute 2012

Friday, 2 March, 2012

Mountain View Club ● Kirtland AFB ● Albuquerque, New Mexico

                

Thank you for attending the 27th Anniversary Tribute.
We hope you enjoyed your day.

Poem by Juanita Sanchez

As The Eagle Is, So Is The Dove

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Betty Moseley Brown,
 Associate Director of the Center for Women Veterans.

Website: http://www.va.gov/womenvet/

Phone: 202-461-6193