Honoring Women



Ilona Bell


Cheryl Bozarth


Sally Robbins


Women of Excellence

Nominations for Women of Excellence are open now. The deadline for submitting nominations is November 4.
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The Port Townsend Branch of AAUW presents the Woman of Excellence Award annually to an East Jefferson County woman who has contributed significantly to the status of women and girls through paid or volunteer work. Two plaques listing the names of honorees are on permanent display at the Port Townsend Library.

Woman of Excellence nominees are evaluated on each of the following criteria:
1. Role Model: inspires and energizes women and girls.
2. Change Agent: increases opportunities and removes barriers for women and girls.
3. Teacher/Mentor: supports individual women and girls.
4. Community Activist: contributes directly and positively to the community.

Women of Excellence Award Recipients

2010 - Cheryl Bozarth
2009 - Sally Robbins
2008 - Judy D'Amore
2008 - Libby Palmer
2007 - Eveleen Muehlethaler
2006 - Anne Schneider
2006 - Sue Sidle
2005 - Roberta Frissell
2004 - Ruth Merryman
2003 - Gay Eisenberger
2002 - Pat Yearian
2001 - Peggy Thompson
2000 - Judith B. Gunter
1999 - Katherine Baril
1998 - Helen Brink
1997 - Dr. Elmira K. Beyer
1996 - Ella Sandvig



AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.