NEW TODAY: 2020 Bend Women of the Year Nominees

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The Bend Chamber received 95 nominations and are honored to present to you the 55 who accepted their nomination for this year’s 6th annual Women of the Year Awards. “We are honored to present each and every one of these women from our community, who have brightened the world around them. Congratulations to all the nominees,” stated Robin Rogers, Bend Chamber Director of Programs & Events.

Woman of the Year nominees

Click here to read about all the Community Hero nominees 

Affton Coffelt

Amanda Gow

Bronwen Lodato

Cassie Clemans

Christina Biggs

Colleen Thomas

Dr. Janell Payne

Heidi Slaybaugh

Jennifer Welander

Jesse Durham

Jessica LeBlanc

Jillian Devine

Jillian Taylor

Joanne Mina

Julie Lyche

Karen Brannon

Kristen Riggle

Lindsey Hopper

Melinda Martinez

Rachel Wente-Chaney

ShanRae Hawkins

Tess Ball

Lifetime Achievement

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Amy Yillk

Harriet Langmas

Lawnae Hunter

Sonya Littledeer-Evans

Advancing Women

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Catherine Cruger

Jennifer Keane

Karina Smith

Luann Abrams

Community Hero

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Amy Renalds

Andrea Rozensweig

Evelia Sandoval

Gail Snyder

Katy Ipock

Lauren Olander

Matina Ferlander Christophersen

Megan Karnopp

Megan Martin

Meera Rupp

Ranae Staley

Renee Shadley

Ruth Galvan

Stacia Williams Biancucci

Sarah Kelley

Tara Feurtado

Woody Medeiros

Young Hero

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Ella Bakker

Angie Acevedo

Arianne Griffy

Keera Puett

Kiley Hein

Marli Von Heideken

Megan Bolt

Shilo Grayson

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Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

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Sunriver Wildfire Preparedness Fair

The Sunriver Fire Department, Sunriver Owner Association and the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Coop invite you to the Wildfire Preparedness Fair! There will be wildfire prevention education, tips from experts, planning for evacuations, goodies and so much

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FANraiser Brings In $126,000

On April 18th, the Family Access Network (FAN) hosted its 19th annual FANraiser at Pilot Butte Middle School, drawing over 200 guests and raising more than $126,000 to support local families in need. Held in the school