Past Award Winners
Woman of the Year
The Woman of the Year is a Lakes Area Professional Woman member who is an active part of our organization, serves on a committee, and makes other meaningful leadership and networking contributions. They are an advocate for women, are active in their community, and have achieved professional accomplishments.
Lynn Barton
2026
Stacy James
2025
Amy Christopherson
2024
Kim Carlson
2023
Tina Rice
2021-2022
Michelle Huemoeller
2019
Jaci Stepan
2018
Nicole Fernholz
2017
Sue Jung
2016
Sara Stadtherr
2015
Mary Butler
2014
Shari Maloney
2013
Sara Gronholz
2012
LaTresse Snead
2011
Nancy Doebbert
2010
Katie Perry
2009
Nancy Klepetka
2008
Lynn Grueneich
2007
Debbi Rydberg
2006
Yvonne Kinney
2005
Del Mari Runck
2004
Irene Vagle
2003
Tara Bitzan
2002
Lynette Kluver
2001
Carol Juul
2000
Deb Byers
1999
Lori Anderson
1998
Rose Virnig
1997
JoEllen Doebbert
1996
Susan Anderson
1995
Sue Weber
1994
Theresa Moberg
1993
Cindy Maanum
1992
Jill Blashack
1991
LuAnn Wewetzer
1990
Glenice Vipond
1989
Stella Bowland
1988
Jan Esala
1987
Car Care Program
2026 Trailblazer Award
Ollie Birch Boutique & Lounge
2026 Paying It Forward Award
Colorful Edge Photography
2026 Woman-Owned Workplace Award
Sota Cleaning Co
2025 Woman-Owned Workplace Award
Haffner Family Farms
2025 Trailblazer Award
Travelers Inn Restaurant
2025 Paying It Forward Award
Katie Botker, Infinite Design Consulting
2024 Woman-Owned Workplace Award
Millerville Co-op Creamery
2024 Trailblazer Award
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association
2024 Paying It Forward Award