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.

  • LynnB

    Lynn Barton

    2026

  • stacy james

    Stacy James

    2025

  • Amy-Christopherson

    Amy Christopherson

    2024

  • Kim Carlson

    Kim Carlson

    2023

  • Tina Rice

    Tina Rice

    2021-2022

  • Michelle-Huemoeller

    Michelle Huemoeller

    2019

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    Jaci Stepan

    2018

  • Nicole Fernholz

    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

Business Award Winners

  • car-care

    Car Care Program

    2026 Trailblazer Award

  • olliebirch

    Ollie Birch Boutique & Lounge

    2026 Paying It Forward Award

  • colorful-edge

    Colorful Edge Photography

    2026 Woman-Owned Workplace Award

  • Sota-cleaning

    Sota Cleaning Co

    2025 Woman-Owned Workplace Award

  • haffner

    Haffner Family Farms

    2025 Trailblazer Award

  • travelersinn

    Travelers Inn Restaurant

    2025 Paying It Forward Award

  • infinite

    Katie Botker, Infinite Design Consulting

    2024 Woman-Owned Workplace Award

  • millerville-creamery

    Millerville Co-op Creamery

    2024 Trailblazer Award

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    Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association

    2024 Paying It Forward Award