Honors: Celebrating the Women in Our Community
Do you own or know an amazing woman or business that deserves recognition?
You are encouraged to self-nominate or to collaborate with your nominee on the application details. Multiple award applications are welcome; please submit separate forms for each applicant. Three award finalists in each category will be notified by the beginning of September. Winners in each category will be announced during our annual Celebrations Event mid-October. Winners must be present at the event or agree to arrange for a representative to attend on their behalf.
Applications for 2024 are open! Click on the header for each category to submit a nomination application.
Questions? Email us at honors@bozemanbpw.org
WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
Each year Bozeman BPW selects a distinguished professional woman to receive the “Woman of Achievement” Award. The award is designed to recognize an exceptional woman for her accomplishments in professional work and community service. Women recognized have often set new levels of success and new standards for excellence in our community, State, Country and/or the World.
2023 AWARD WINNER
Heather Grenier
Heather is President and CEO of HRDC, a local non-profit that works to improve our neighbors’ lives by building a better community. She is heavily involved in the Bozeman community and has received the Emerging Leader Award from the National Community Action Partnership in recognition of her extraordinary passion and commitment to the ideals of Community Action. In 2022, she received the Rockstar Hall of Fame Neighborhood Advocate Award for exemplary leadership and tireless work in spearheading the affordable housing crisis in Montana from Forward Montana.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
The “Employer of the Year” Award is given to recognize employers who have demonstrated through their policies and actions a commitment to the development and advancement of women in the workplace.
2023 AWARD WINNER
Big Sky Bravery
There are over 45,000 nonprofits in the United States that support our veterans. Big Sky Bravery (BSB) focuses solely on active duty SOF - those who remain in the fight. They provide weeklong programs (Task Forces) in Montana’s restorative surroundings that create world-class experience that grants these individuals the rare opportunity to decompress, rediscover what was lost on the battlefield, and experience the hope and freedom they are all fighting for. BSB's involvement and activities increase awareness of and sensitivity to women's issues and are at the forefront of their mission. "We have the honor of giving back to active duty female Special Operations Forces, as well as the wives of our active duty male Special Operations Forces recipients. By opening up our programs to women, we are able to shine a light on what often feels forgotten in the military community: that women are making just as great of a sacrifice as the men, and that they too deserve to be celebrated, appreciated, seen, and heard."
YOUNG CAREERIST
The “Young Careerist” Award is designed for young female professionals in the beginning stages of their careers. It empowers “rising stars” between the ages of 21 and 35 to build the skills necessary to advance themselves in today’s workplace. This award provides potential for growth, self-discovery and is a great resume builder.
2023 AWARD WINNER
Shayna Blaser
Shayna is the Director of the Montana Women's Business Center at Prospera Business Network. She helps women across the state with their businesses through business counseling, training, mentorship, and helping them gain access to capital. In 2022 she created a statewide women's mentorship program called 56Strong. Through this program Shayna aims to connect women entrepreneurs in all of Montana's 56 counties and eight tribal nations, to help bridge the gap between the urban and rural divide. She was awarded both the 20 Under 40 Award and the National Women's Business Center Advisor of the Year award in 2022.