Each year, our community nominates and celebrates a local Woman of Excellence.

AAUW Port Townsend presents the Woman of Excellence Award to an East Jefferson County woman who has contributed significantly to the local community through paid or volunteer work. This award is a tradition unique to our branch since 1996.

Woman of Excellence nominees are evaluated on each of the following criteria:
— Role Model: inspires and energizes others; serves as a model for others to follow
— Change Agent: removes barriers in order to increase opportunities for others
— Teacher/Mentor: instructs, supports and/or advises groups/individuals
— Community Activist: contributes directly and positively to the community

Questions? Contact  womanofexcellence@aauwpt.org

Recipients

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2024 – Zhaleh Almaee – read more about Zhaleh…
2023 – Pat Teal – read more about Pat…
2022 – Judith/Judy Alexander – read more about Judith…
2021 – Siobhan Canty – read more about Siobhan…
– PDNews article…
– read more about the Jefferson Community Foundation…
2020 – Celeste Dybeck – read more about Celeste…
2019 – Denise Winter – read more about Denise…
(details in PT Leader news…)
2018 – Jean Camfield (read about Jean Camfield [Peninsula Daily News]…).
2017 – Teri Nomura – read more about Teri…
2016 – Lisa Painter – read more about Lisa…
2015 – Mary Sepler

2014 – Macy Galbreath
2013 – Mary Weeding
2012 – Debbi Steele – read more about Debbi…
2011 – Deb Johnson
2011 – Dott Kelly
2010 – Cheryl Bozarth
2009 – Sally Robbins
2008 – Judy D’Amore
2008 – Libby Palmer
2007 – Eveleen Muehlethaler
2006 – Anne Schneider
2006 – Sue Sidle
2005 – Roberta Frissell
2004 – Ruth Merryman
2003 – Gay Eisenberger
2002 – Pat Yearian
2001 – Peggy Thompson
2000 – Judith B. Gunter
1999 – Katherine Baril
1998 – Helen Brink
1997 – Dr. Elmira K. Beyer
1996 – Ella Sandvig