American Business Women's Association
Eastern Michigan Council
WOMEN OF THE YEAR, TOP 10 NOMINEES, & PROTÉGÉ RECIPIENTS
Eastern Michigan Council
Woman of the Year
2024-2025
Mary Mills
Greater Oakland Charter Chapter
The EMC Woman of the Year is awarded to a council member who has contributed to the success of the council and/or also to the successes of all chapters within the council.
Top 10 Nominees
2025
Each year, ten members of the Association are recognized nationally for exceptional achievement in the areas of community engagement, professional development and contribution to their league and the National Association. These are known as the Top Ten Business Women of ABWA. Each chapter can nominate one member to be considered for this award as long as they meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the National organization.
Mary Gantt (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Dr. Dawn Kaiser (Northeast Sunrise Charter Chapter)
Janet Szymanski (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Women of the Year
2024
Annually, a Chapter recognizes a member for her outstanding achievements and contributions to the Chapter by selecting her as the Chapter Woman of the Year.
Debbie Bernard (Suburban Connection Charter Chapter)
Nadie Brackins Holmes (Nu-Lite Chapter)
Linda DaBiero (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Gail Frahm (Cass River Charter Chapter)
Stephanie Mallak-Olson (Northeast Sunrise Charter Chapter)
Lynn Pomerleau (Greater Oakland Charter Chapter)
Shirley Stitt (Nu-Lite Chapter)
Vivian Stuart (Nu-Lite Chapter)
Beverly Woods (Nu-Lite Chapter)
Protégé Recipients
2023-2024
The Protégé Award recognizes a deserving first year member for making a valuable contribution to her chapter in the first year of membership.
Marie Asuncion (Suburban Connection Charter Chapter)
Emmanuela (Emma) DeCenso (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Julianne Phillips (Suburban Connection Charter Chapter)
Patty Sneed (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Jennifer Starrs (Novi Oaks Charter Chapter)
Nicole Walsh (Greater Oakland Charter Chapter)
Calinda Young (Cass River Charter Chapter)
