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