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
Janet Thorkelson
1986
Shirley Norbeck
1985
Nancy Fischer
1984
Jennie Hevern
1983
Edith Kelly
1982
Pearl Thorson
1981
Marlene Lorsung
1980
Carol Anderson
1979
Joanne Holl
1978
Mary Norlinger
1977
Lillian Clark
1976
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