March 26, 2026
Honoring Legendary Women: Virginia Galvin Piper, Nina Mason Pulliam, and Sister Margaret McBride Recognized by “48 Arizona Women”
Thank you to “48 Arizona Women” for recognizing Arizona women who have made an indelible mark on our communities and state through their transformative leadership. On March 20, 2026, 48 Arizona Women, in partnership with Maricopa County Medical Society honored Virginia Galvin Piper (posthumously), Nina Mason Pulliam (posthumously) and Sister Margaret McBride for their respective contributions that continue to touch and improve lives. The Honorable Rosie Rios, 43rd Treasurer of the United States, graced the event with her inspiring remarks about purpose and the America 250 project.
Voices from the Event
Virginia G. Piper
Paul Critchfield (nephew of Virginia Piper and Founding Trustee, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust) shares remarks about recognizing Virginia Piper
Nina Mason Pulliam
Carol Schilling (niece of Nina Mason Pulliam and Chair of Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust) shares remarks recognizing Nina Mason Pulliam
Sister Margaret McBride
Dr. Maria Chavira (Chancellor and Vice Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Phoenix) shares remarks recognizing Sister Margaret McBride
About Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust:
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being, and opportunity for the people of Maricopa County, Arizona. Since it began awarding grants in 2000, Piper Trust has invested more than $765 million in local nonprofits and programs. Piper Trust grantmaking areas are healthcare and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture, education, and religious organizations. For more information, visit pipertrust.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | X. For Piper Trust’s Annual Financial Report, Fiscal Year Ending March 2024, visit FY2024.
Media Contact:
Karen Leland, kleland@pipertrust.org | 480-556-7125
Chief Communications Officer, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust