WOMAN OF THE YEAR
2018 Woman of the Year – Angela Hollinshead
Angela has taken “Lemons and turned them into Lemonade”, with her founding of the Humane Society of Mid Michigan. Her days are full of educating and mentoring opportunities, of which she takes full advantage – whether it’s speaking to a classroom, the use of social media, or working one on one with a volunteer. The mentoring of young women volunteers has inspired some to further their education in animal careers. Rarely doubting her own abilities, she always moves forward toward her goal of creating an entity that not only shelters and cares for animals, but that also fosters community involvement through activities and education, for the betterment of both.
Women’s Action Network is always looking for new ways to support the economic and professional growth of women in our community.
Each year, WAN presents a Woman of the Year award to a local area woman in recognition of her service to the community, achievement in her profession or workplace, and commitment to her family. A celebratory afternoon takes place at the Senior Tea event in May.
The Woman of the Year is chosen from nominations submitted by the general public.
Nominations must be 300 words or less and must contain specific examples of why the nominee should be honored.
Woman of the Year nominations are solicited until February 25 each year. If you wish to nominate someone for the Woman of the Year award, you may do so by completing the form below or submitting one to:
Women’s Action Network
P.O. Box 422
Greenville, Michigan, 48838
You can also email us at wanmontcalm@gmail.com.
PAST WINNERS
2016 Candy Kerschen
2015 Amy Homich
2014 Gisela Peek
2013 Sally Marshall
2012 Penny Dora
2011 Michelle Blaszezynski
2010 Hilda Sorvari
2009 Janet Ralph
2008 Norice Thorlund Rasmussen
2007 Michelle Becker
2006 Alison Barberi
2005 Lisa Lund
2004 Andrea Krause
2003 Shirley Hayes
2002 Linda Ferguson
2001 Merle Finkhouse
2000 Pat Barnhart
1998 Maxine Bacon
1997 Gloria Guilfoyle
1996 Kathy VanderLaan
1995 Linda Drobish
1994 Audrey Malling
1993 Florence Jayne
1992 Audry Olsen
1991 Ruth Hansen
1990 Betty Saeger
1989 Joyce London
1988 Karen Carbonelli
1987 Linda Stafford
1986 Nelda Cushman
1985 Maureen Burns
1984 Mary Stevner
1983 Nancy VanHorn