Featured Women
Tammy Carroll
Congratulations to today’s winner, Tammy Carroll, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated by: Susan Faryniarz “Tammy created a nonprofit organization Big Beautiful Life. Their purpose is to spread joy to children in medical crises. She is inspiring many and I’m in awe!” – Susan Faryniarz Tammy Carroll lost her daughter Addi at age…… Read More
Barb Klein
Congratulations to today’s winner, Barb Klein, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Alecia DiMario “Barb has been a licensed practical nurse at Birchwood Terrace for 48 years, primarily in the Memory Care Unit. Barb’s dedication to her patients is unparalleled.” – Alecia DiMario During her 48 years at Birchwood Terrace Barb has…… Read More
Amy Anderson
Congratulations to today’s winner, Amy Anderson, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated by: Emily Wesson “Amy is a selfless woman whose mission is to help Vermonters and families in foster care and in need.” – Emily Wesson Amy Anderson is the creator of Amy’s Armoire, a thrift store in Barre that is making…… Read More
Lindsey Owen
Congratulations to today’s winner, Lindsey Owen, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: John St. Amour “Lindsey leads DRVT with strength and experience, and strives to promote the equality, dignity, and self-determination of people with disabilities.” – John St. Amour Lindsey Owen is the Executive Director of Disability Rights Vermont. DRVT is an…… Read More
Ashley Bartley
Congratulations to today’s winner, Ashley Bartley, one of our 20 Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated by: Jeff Bartley “Ashley’s dedication to her community is inspiring to women everywhere, especially her one year old daughter Reagan.” – Jeff Bartley As a new, young mom and working professional, Ashley ran for the Vermont House of Representatives. She…… Read More
Betty Holton
Congratulations to today’s winner, Betty Holton, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Cyndi Benoit “My mom is amazing, caring and dedicated to helping others for 79 years and still going strong. Amazing woman.” – Cyndi Benoit Betty Holton has always taken care of the people around her. She worked at UVM for…… Read More
Kellie Thomas
Congratulations to today’s winner, Kellie Thomas, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Holli Boise “Kellie Thomas is a 6th-degree black belt who teaches TaeKwon Do to people from eighteen months old to seventy years old. In her own words, she teaches “to help people build self-confidence”. It is clear she does this out…… Read More
Shawna Lovelette
Congratulations to today’s winner, Shawna Lovelette, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Amy Gervais “Shawna is the first to volunteer in her community where help is needed. She is always volunteering and giving. She is the kindest, most caring person I know.” – Amy Gervais Shawna Lovelette and her husband run Hull Insurance…… Read More
Kelley Hackett
Congratulations to today’s winner, Kelley Hackett, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated by: Corey Hackett “Kelley Hackett is an in-home childcare provider, childcare leader, advocate for early education, volunteers in her community and mother of three. When we are in the local community, former students light up to visit with her. She is…… Read More
Val Pallotta
Congratulations to today’s winner, Val Pallotta, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Colleen Palmer “Josh’s House is a safe place for veterans to get a hot meal, counseling, massage, exercise, classes and camaraderie with fellow veterans, all of this at no charge. She won’t stop until there is an end to Veteran suicide.”…… Read More
Michelle LaPerle
Congratulations to today’s winner, Michelle LaPerle, one of our 20 Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated by: Briana Aylward “Michelle is a pillar in the face of substance use in the State of Vermont. She goes above and beyond to make sure she is available to others trying to find sobriety.” – Briana Aylward Michelle LaPerle…… Read More
Katie Parah
Congratulations to today’s winner, Katie Parah, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Lyle Parah “I would like to take a moment to nominate my wife Katie Parah, she had always wanted to become a nurse and help take care of people that needed help. She takes care of so many people except…… Read More
Anna Willenbaker
Congratulations to today’s winner, Anna Willenbaker, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Wendy Smith “Anna realized that her community could benefit from the power of horses to heal. She obtained her instructorship through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and started a program in Addison. From word of mouth, Anna now has…… Read More
Cecile Branon
Congratulations to today’s winner, Cecile Branon, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Jennah Branon “Cecile has been a huge part of the VT maple industry for many years. She works tirelessly to bring the community together to celebrate each other and the importance of all that Maple is.” – Jennah Branon Cecile…… Read More
Brenda Gagne
Congratulations to today’s winner, Brenda Gagne, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Jaime Raymo “Brenda is a Native American woman with a heart so big. She is so giving and goes out of her way to help those in need. Family, friends, and strangers. Angel to all.” – Jaime Raymo Brenda Gagne…… Read More
Debbie Loyer
Congratulations to today’s winner, Debbie Loyer, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Karen Delorme “Debbie just gives and gives in memory of her son and doesn’t ask for anything in return. Our community has been blessed to have her!” – Karen Delorme Debbie has taken the pain of losing her son to…… Read More
Cindy Cousino
Congratulations to today’s winner, Cindy Cousino, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Garry Cousino “Cindy puts on several events a year, with the help of several volunteers to raise money for the Brendon P Cousino Med 47 Foundation. There’s not enough space to list all that she does!” – Garry Cousino Cindy…… Read More
Patty Moore
Congratulations to today’s winner, Patty Moore, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Colleen Wright “Patty is an amazing woman who is charismatic and dedicated to her community!” – Colleen Wright Patty Moore is the Brandon Area Toy Project Christmas Coordinator, providing kids and their families in the Brandon area with toys, books,…… Read More
Crystal Eastman-Ketcham
Congratulations to today’s winner, Crystal Eastman-Ketcham, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Aubrey Hendess “Crystal includes everyone in the community with her projects. She inspires so many people and promotes a sense of self-discovery and group connection. She works day in and day out to make sure people have a sense of…… Read More
Judy Magnan
Congratulations to today’s winner, Judy Magnan, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Sandra Spaulding “Judy is the most giving and caring person around. She never expects to be recognized for it. She just does it.” – Sandra Spaulding Judy Magnan works as an Administrative Assistant at Fairfield Center School where she always…… Read More