
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
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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