Spirit of Women Awards

Spirit of Women Awards

The Spirit of Women Awards program focuses on celebrating previously unrecognized women in communities across the United States, with winners selected based on actions they take to make their communities a better place to live. This program involves regional community events with local media partnerships, as well as a national awards ceremony and public relations campaigns.

Regional winners in three categories – Young Person Role Model, Community Hero and Healthcare Hero – will be honored at a Spirit of Women awards presentation. Each will receive a gift of $250 and will automatically become a nominee for a national Spirit of Women Award. Join Spirit of Women in celebrating women who dedicate themselves to making their communities a better place for all. Self-nominations will also be accepted.

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Previous Regional Winners

2012

Young Person Role Model
Christy Chang
Community Hero
Debra Stanley
Healthcare Hero
Connie McCahill

2011

Young Person Role Model
Hannah Montgomery
Community Hero
Kim Becker
Healthcare Hero
Jill Ross

2010

Young Person Role Model
Elayne Swafford
Community Hero
Judith Rubleski
Healthcare Hero
Jeannie Derrow

2009

Young Person Role Model
Katie Aiello
Community Hero
Joni Flynn
Healthcare Hero
Monica Santa

2008

Young Person Role Model
Alexandra Holderman
Community Hero
Robin Clark
Healthcare Hero
Sandra Brown, M.D.

2007-2006

Young Person Role Model
Anne Nania
Community Hero
Marta Makielski
Healthcare Hero
Margaret McKinney-Arnold

2005

Young Person Role Model
Clare Mester
Community Hero
Jewel Abram-Copenhaver
Healthcare Hero
Frances Dwyer, M.D.

2004

Young Person Role Model
Ashley Bridges
Community Hero
Cindy Streich
Healthcare Hero
Laura Mabry

2003

Young Person Role Model
Katie Newbold
Community Hero
Marzy Bauer
Healthcare Hero
Judy Giden

2002

Young Person Role Model
Sarah Schools
Community Hero
Maria Kaczmarek
Healthcare Hero
Leonora Battani

2001

Young Person Role Model
Julie Busse
Community Hero
Maritza Robles
Healthcare Hero
Judy Johnson

2000

Young Person Role Model
Ashley Schirripa
Community Hero
Karen Olson
Healthcare Hero
Lynn Viater