Nicole Gawronski's nomination highlights her "relentless passion for guiding single parents, most of whom are women, in their efforts to succeed". Gawronski has been advising women through northern Colorado's Project Self-Sufficiency for the past 16 years and is a wonderfully positive role model. she follows advisees through the process, guiding and informing, supporting and redirecting. "Nicole is a mysterious mix of passionate, pragmatic, caring and wise--a strong intuition paired with a burning desire to be fair," writes Kathy Miner, Assistant Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.
Wendy Stine, an interventionist, is recognized for giving her time and heart to anyone who asks. "Serving others is at the core of who she is, it's in her DNA. It doesn't get much better than that", adds Harmony Foundation's Mara Lehnert in Stine's nomination. Evidence o Stine's efforts to make a difference for women span a side variety of areas. She contributes through the women's program at Larimer County Detention Center, mentors through Turning Point in Fort Collins, and develops curriculum for women struggling with addiction.
As first place local recipient Gawronski now competes for additional recognition at other levels of the Soroptimist organization. The winner of the Soroptimist of the Americas award will receive a $5,000 donation to a charitable organization of her choice.
Congratulations and best wishes, ladies!
