Awards
Woman of the Year
The Woman of the Year is a Lakes Area Professional Woman member who is an active part of our organization, participates in Lakes Area Professional Women by serving on a committee and other contributions. They are an advocate for women, are active in their community and have achieved professional accomplishments.
2024
Amy Christopherson
2021-2022 Tina Rice | 2019 Michelle Huemoeller | 2018 Jaci Stepan | 2017 NIcole Fernholz
2016 | Sue Jung | 2015 Sara Stadtherr | 2014 Mary Butler
2013 Shari Maloney | 2012 Sara Gronholz | 2011 LaTresse Snead
2010 Nancy Doebbert | 2009 Katie Perry | 2008 Nancy Klepetka
2007 Lynn Grueneich | 2006 Debbi Rydberg | 2005 Yvonne Kinney-Hockert
2004 Del Mari Runck | 2003 Irene Vagle | 2002 Tara Bitzan | 2001 Lynette Kluver
2000 Carol Juul | 1999 Deb Byers | 1998 Lori Anderson | 1997 Rose Virnig
1996 JoEllen Doebbert | 1995 Susan Anderson | 1994 Sue Weber
1993 Theresa Moberg | 1992 Cindy Maanum | 1991 Jill Blashack
1990 LuAnn Wewetzer | 1989 Glenice Vipond | 1988 Stella Bowland
1987 Jan Esala | 1986 Janet Thorkelson | 1985 Shirley Norbeck
1984 Nancy Fischer | 1983 Jennie Hevern | 1982 Edith Kelly |
1981 Pearl Thorson | 1980 Marlene Lorsung | 1979 Carol Anderson
1978 Joanne Holl | 1977 Mary Norlinger | 1976 Lillian Clark
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
Employers Of The Year
2022-2023
Large Employer: Alexandria Area YMCA
Small Employer: CYBERsprout
2021-2022 Large Employer: Vance Thompson Vision | Small Employer: Palmer Creations
2020 Large Employer: Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union |Small Employer: Noonan Sport Specialists
2019 Large Employer: LGC Biosearch Technologies | Small Employer: Dean Anderson Dentristry
2018 Large Employer Widseth Smith Nolting | Small Employer Carlos Creek Winery
2017 Large Employer Lakes Area Graphix and SignWorx, Inc | Small Employer Hair Profiles Salon and Day Spa
2016 Large Employer Ecumen Bethany Community | Small Employer Creations, An Event Studio of Alexandria
2015 Large Employer Elden’s Fresh Foods | Small Employer Dental Health Associates
2014 Large Employer Hampton Inn & Suites | Small Employer CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
2013 Large Employer Holiday Inn | Small Employer Narlies
2012 Large Employer Glenwood State Bank | Small Employer Cherry Street Books
2011 Large Employer State Bank and Trust | Small Employer Arnquist CarpetsPlus Color Tile
2010 Large Employer Henry’s Foods | Small Employer Someplace Safe
2009 Large Employer Knute Nelson | Small Employer Prairie Lakes Dental
2008 Large Employer Douglas County Hospital | Small Employer Integrity Title
2007 Large Employer Trumm Drug | Small Employer Wells Fargo - Alexandria
2006 Large Employer Alexandria Technical College | Small Employer Integrated Health Center
2005 Large Employer Alexandria Extrusion | Small Employer Slumberland Furniture
2004 Large Employer Runestone Electric Association | Small Employer Neighborhood National Bank
2003 Large Employer Tastefully Simple | Small Employer Dental Health Associates
2002 Large Employer Ellingson Plumbing and Heating | Small Employer KIKV-FM
2001 Large Employer Bethany Home | Small Employer Douglas County Animal Hospital
2000 Large Employer Broadway Medical Center | Small Employer Social Security Office
1999 Large Employer Cowing Robards, Inc. | Small Employer Alexandria Lakes Area C of C
1998 Large Employer Vikings Saving Association | Small Employer Manpower
1997 Large Employer Echo Press Newspaper | Small Employer Norwest Bank
1996 Employer Vikingland Home Health
1995 Large Employer Rural Cellular Corp | Small Employer Bursch Travel
1994 Large Employer First American Bank