WILMA Awards
The Women in Leadership & Management Awards Luncheon is held each year. Nominated by their peers, we celebrate women of Clackamas County for their high-level achievements as executives and leaders who encourage, inspire, and mentor others.
Nominees must live and/or work in Clackamas County and will have made significant contributions to their community.
Last year’s honorees were:
Lifetime Achievement: Stephanie Baird, Bliss Roofing Inc.
Manufacturing: Brenda Haunschild, Cranston Machinery Inc.
Large Business: Kelly Flores, Albertsons Distribution Center
Small Business: Sam Rees, Oregon Trail Recovery
Entrepreneur: Holly Kilgore, Country Financial
Public Service: Lori Hall, Clackamas Community College
Small Non-Profit: Karen Rush, Children’s Center
Large Non-Profit: Jaqueline Vargas, Northwest Family Services
If you wish to nominate someone for this year’s event, please see the form linked below. The annual deadline to submit nominations is October 31st and forms must be fully completed for consideration. Please contact the Chamber office if you have questions or require additional information to complete a nomination form. (email: info@yourchamber.com)
WILMA SPONSORS
The next WILMA Luncheon is scheduled for January 25, 2024.
Nominate an amazing woman today! Nominations deadline October 31, 2023.
*Sponsorships are available.
Honored in 2022:
Lifetime Achievement: Shelly Parini-Runge, Business and Community Relations with Clackamas Water Environment Services
Large Corporation: Jill McGinnis, Safeway/Albertsons
Small Corporation: Susie Sisk, Cup of Tea
Manufacturing: Kristine Gittins, Benchmade Knife Co
Entrepreneur: Jenni Jackson, Flourish Marketing
Public Service: Lynne Chicoine, Clackamas Water Environment Services
Large Non-Profit: Loraine Collacchi, Willamette View, Inc.
Small Non-Profit: Melissa Erlbaum, Clackamas Woman’s Services
Photo credit: Rebecca Rizzo Photographics