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Betty Holton

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 54 years, spending 45 years working in the renal unit. After having to learn how to navigate the family court system with her 9 month old granddaughter Betty wanted to help other families in the same situation. She helped start an organization to help grandparents raising grandchildren and she also volunteers for Guardian Ad Litem, supporting children who are in state custody, visiting their foster homes and acting as a voice for them in court. 

Kellie Thomas

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

Val Pallotta

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

Anna Willenbaker

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…Continue Reading

Cecile Branon

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…Continue Reading

Crystal Eastman-Ketcham

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…Continue Reading

Judy Magnan

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…Continue Reading