2026 Zonta Foothills Club
Woman of Achievement Nomination
Each year on March 8th, our club celebrates Zonta Rose Day and International Women's Day, by recognizing a woman in our community who demonstrate a commitment to Building a Better World for Women and Girls. Our annual award goes to a woman whose work is “advancing the status of women and girls worldwide through service and advocacy…”
Our Approach
Zonta members around the world celebrate International Women's Day and Zonta Rose Day by giving tribute to the people who have most inspired them ...” To that end, for over 20 years the Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County has commemorated this day by honoring a woman who is making a difference in our community.
Our Mission and Pillars
Zonta Foothills Club members nominate women from our community based on their committment to the values of our club’s mission statement and these three pillars:
Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County, as part of Zonta International, works to advance the status of women and girls worldwide through service and advocacy. We envision a world where women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman can achieve her full potential.
Pillar 1: Stands Out for Gender Equity
Pillar 2: Represents Global Citizenship
Pillar 3: Develops Future Leaders
Nomination Form
Meet Our Women of Achievement from the Last Twenty Years
2025 - Lesley Smith
2024 - Ellen Marshall
2023 - Dr. Paty Romero-Llankeo
2022- Peggy Leech
2021 - Deborah Simmons
2020 - Tere Garcia
2019 - Penny Avelrod
2018 - Kathy Schultz
2017 - Jean Dubofsky
2016 - Meera Meyer
2015 - Janey Beardsley
2014 - Michelle Carpenter
2013- Josie Heath
2012 - Dr. Lisa Hardaway
2012 - Erika Stutzman
2013 - Paula DuPre Pesman
2010 - Roxanne Bailin
2009 - Ceal Barry
2008 - Melinda Marquisey
2008 - Linda Mearns
2008- Bette Otto-Bliener
2008 - Elisabeth Holland
2007 - Alice Madden
2006 - Inge Sargent
2005 - Janine D’Annibaalle
2004 - Marjorie McIntosh
2003 - Brenda Ingram-Lyle