Montgomery Women Awards

Rising Star

Each year since 2005, Montgomery Women have selected a Rising Star, a woman who has shown leadership and potential to make a significant contribution to the Montgomery County community.  This award honors the memory of Phyllis Campbell Newsome, a visionary community activist and a founding member of Montgomery Women.

Shining Star

The Shining Star award was introduced in 2009. The recipient is a woman who has an outstanding record of leadership and has made a significant contribution to the Montgomery County community.  This award honors the memory of two beloved founding members of Montgomery Women, Delegate Jane Lawton and County Council Member Marilyn Praisner, who gave unsparingly of their talent, time, intellect and spirit of sisterhood.
Montgomery Women members are asked to consider which outstanding women in our community Montgomery Women should be recognized and honored at our Annual Power Tea.  Stay tuned for our next round of nominations!
Rising Star Honorees
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2020  Shannon Babe-Thomas
2019  Crystal Carr Townsend
2018  Cara Lesser 
2017  Anna Hargrave
2016   Krista Bradley
2015   Natali Fani-Gonzalez
2014   Heidieh Mirahmadi
2013   Wendy Howard, GreenWheaton
2012   Hannah McCann, Fenton Street Market
2011   Rachel Glass, MCAEL
2010   Theresa Testoni
2009   Yvette Butler
2008   Kathy Lally
2007   Amy Pressley
2006   Denise L. Young
2005   Pilar Torres
Shining Stars Honorees

2020  Honorable Karla N. Smith
2019  Yun Jung Yang
2018  Teresa Wright 
2017   Jacky Schultz
2016   Nancy Kopp
2015   Nancy Floreen
2014   Bonnie Fogel
2013   Wilma K. Holmes
2012   Sharon Friedman
2011   Honorable Connie Morella
2010   Judge Irma S. Raker
2009   Carol Trawick