See photos from the annual Republic Woman of the Year ceremony and the video introduction of The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, right, greets previous Woman of the Year award winners before the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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Previous Republic Woman of the Year award winners are recognized during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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David Hyde welcomes guests to the annual The Republic Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Paulette Roberts was named the 2024 Republic Woman of the Year.
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Editor-in-Chief of The Republic Julie McClure addresses guests during the annual The Republic Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Paulette Roberts was named the 2024 Republic Woman of the Year.
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Guests give a standing ovation to The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts during the Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts smiles as she receives a standing ovation during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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Araina Roberts takes photos and video as her grandmother Paulette Roberts accepts The Republic Woman of the Year Award during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts gives a speech during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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Evette Combs Crump smiles and waves as she is recognized by her twin sister, The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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Guests give a standing ovation to The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts during the Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, left, receives her Woman of the Year necklace from last year’s Woman of the Year Janice Montgomery during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, left, and last year’s Woman of the Year Janice Montgomery smile as Roberts receives a round of applause during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, left, and last year’s Woman of the Year Janice Montgomery pose for a photo during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Mike Wolanin | The Republic
The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, left, presents Joy King, engagement director for the United Way of Bartholomew County, with a check for the Columbus Enrichment Program during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
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The Republic Woman of the Year Paulette Roberts, from left, presents Tom Harmon and Lori Thompson, representatives from the African American Fund, with a check for the African American Fund during the annual Woman of the Year ceremony at The Commons in Columbus, Ind., Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
