20 Outstanding Women

Congratulations to today’s winner, Michelle LaPerle, one of our 20 Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated by: Briana Aylward “Michelle is a pillar in the face of substance use in the State of Vermont. She goes above and beyond to make sure she is available to others trying to find sobriety.” – Briana Aylward Michelle LaPerle […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Ashley Bartley, one of our 20 Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated by: Jeff Bartley “Ashley’s dedication to her community is inspiring to women everywhere, especially her one year old daughter Reagan.” – Jeff Bartley As a new, young mom and working professional, Ashley ran for the Vermont House of Representatives. She […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Val Pallotta, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! 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.” […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Katie Parah, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated By: Lyle Parah “I would like to take a moment to nominate my wife Katie Parah, she had always wanted to become a nurse and help take care of people that needed help. She takes care of so many people except […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Anna Willenbaker, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! 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 […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Cecile Branon, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! 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 […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Brenda Gagne, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated By: Jaime Raymo “Brenda is a Native American woman with a heart so big. She is so giving and goes out of her way to help those in need. Family, friends, and strangers. Angel to all.” – Jaime Raymo Brenda Gagne […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Debbie Loyer, one of our Outstanding Women of 2023! Nominated By: Karen Delorme “Debbie just gives and gives in memory of her son and doesn’t ask for anything in return. Our community has been blessed to have her!” – Karen Delorme Debbie has taken the pain of losing her son to […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Cindy Cousino, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated By: Garry Cousino “Cindy puts on several events a year, with the help of several volunteers to raise money for the Brendon P Cousino Med 47 Foundation. There’s not enough space to list all that she does!” – Garry Cousino Cindy […]

Congratulations to today’s winner, Patty Moore, one of our Outstanding Women of 2022! Nominated By: Colleen Wright  “Patty is an amazing woman who is charismatic and dedicated to her community!” – Colleen Wright Patty Moore is the Brandon Area Toy Project Christmas Coordinator, providing kids and their families in the Brandon area with toys, books, […]