March 27, 2018

Meet NoCo’s 2018 Women of Distinction

Northern Colorado Women of DistinctionNorthern Colorado continues to benefit from the leadership, entrepreneurship and mentorship of countless women in business, government and nonprofits. Many of those women are highlighted in the Northern Colorado Women of Distinction program, presented by BizWest.

Now in its 10th year, Women of Distinction continues to reveal inspiring stories. Our impressive list of honorees represents some of the most-talented women in our region, as well as the most energetic volunteers and mentors. A willingness to give of oneself for the greater good always is an important component of our award criteria.

This year’s Women of Distinction award winners are profiled in the following pages, demonstrating how our selection committee — comprised of past winners and representatives from BizWest — again chose wisely and well. As always, it was a tough job. The pool of nominees numbered more than 70, and all were more than worthy of inclusion. We are grateful to the selection committee for its dedication and hard work, including Pam Bricker, Dixie Daly, Patty Gates, Ann Hutchison, Jean Schober Morrell and Yvonne Myers.

We also would like to thank the sponsors whose generosity makes it possible for BizWest to bring the accomplishments of these impressive women to our attention. This year, our charter title sponsor, UCHealth, was joined by Linden, The Women’s Clinic (charter), The Eye Center of Northern Colorado, Columbine Health Systems (charter), EKS&H, Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies (charter), Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Monfort College of Business, Good Samaritan Society of Northern Colorado, Palmer Flowers, DaVinci Sign Systems Inc. and Survey Gizmo.

Photographs were taken by Chad Collins. Dallas Heltzell edited this special section, and Dallas, Michelle Venus and Shelley Widhalm wrote the profiles of our honorees.

On behalf of the entire staff of BizWest Media LLC, we extend our congratulations to this year’s winners. May you continue to inspire us — and all of Northern Colorado.

Jeff Nuttall, BizWest publisher  |  Chris Wood, BizWest publisher

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View 2018 Women of Distinction publication.

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View profiles of the 2018 Women of Distinction honorees.

 

Tracy Axton, FMS Bank  – Banking and Finance
Tracy Axton

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Jessup, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch  – Leading Lady
Susan Jessup

 

 

 

 

 

Christine Chin, Colorado State University — College of Business – Education
Christine Chin

 

 

 

 

 

Maya Jairam, KRFC – Exceptional Volunteer
Maya Jairam

 

 

 

 

 

Julie Cozad, Weld County – Government, Energy, Utilities
Julie Cozad

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Lesley C. Brooks, Sunrise Community Health – Health Care
Dr. Lesley Brooks

 

 

 

 

 

Heidi Hostetter, H2 Manufacturing Solutions – Business and Business Services
Heidi Hostetter

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle Kempema, Greeley Model Railroad Museum – Nonprofit Creative Services
Michelle Kempema

 

 

 

 

 

Tiffany Williamson, Safebuilt LLC – Outstanding Mentor
Tiffany Williamson

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Taylor, Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado – Nonprofit Human Services
Lisa Taylor

 

 

 

 

 

Nanci Garnand, Re/Max Eagle Rock – Real Estate, Construction and Development
Nancy Garnand

Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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