Category Archives: 20 Outstanding 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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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.”…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
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…… Continue Reading
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
September 23 – Rutland, VT. Registration 9am, Opening Ceremony 10am. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Register or Donate HERE.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
September 24 – St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Registration 9 am, Opening Ceremony 10 am. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Register or Donate HERE.