Congratulations to our winner, Holly Hager, one of our Outstanding Women of 2025!

Nominated by: Melinda White

“Holly has become a recovery coach who demonstrates compassion, empathy and a strength based approach to helping broken people find the super hero within.” – Melinda White

Holly has overcome tremendous adversity to become an inspiration in the recovery community. During her addiction, she lost her health, relationships, career, and self-worth. At her lowest moment a life-changing call sparked renewed hope, and she committed to recovery.  As a recovery coach, she uses empathy and strength-based support to help others find their inner strength.  Holly is working to regain her nursing license, working at the ER and has made remarkable progress in her physical and mental health. She’s a role model who exemplifies resilience and compassion, proving that it’s possible to overcome life’s greatest challenges with grace and dignity.