Celebrating women whose leadership and service are making an impact across Northern Colorado.
BizWest has announced the 2026 Women of Distinction, recognizing 13 women whose leadership and contributions are making an impact across Northern Colorado’s business and nonprofit communities.
The honorees were selected by previous Women of Distinction recipients and represent a broad range of industries and areas of service.
2026 Women of Distinction Honorees
Leading Ladies: Betty Aragon-Mitotes, Mujeres de Colores and Museo de las Tres Colonias; and Beth Walker, Colorado State University College of Business
Banking and Finance: Christina Kraft, Bank of Colorado
Business and Business Services: Lori Gama, DaGama Digital Marketing Agency
Education: Leah Bornstein, Aims Community College
Emerging Leader: Tori May, Loveland Habitat for Humanity
Exceptional Volunteer: Paula Galloway, Ignite Adaptive Sports
Government, Energy and Utilities: Michelle Vance, Windsor Downtown Authority
Health Care: Cyndi Dodds, SummitStone Health Partners
Manufacturing: Amanda Rider, J.M. Smucker Co.
Nonprofit: Donna Visocky, Community Services Center of Wellington
Outstanding Mentor: Ginger Graham, Ginger and Baker
Real Estate: Alicia Ready, Elder Construction, BuildHER Collaborative and NoCo Construction Sector Partnership
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location:
The Drake Center
802 W. Drake Road
Fort Collins, CO
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and thank you for the leadership, service and impact you bring to Northern Colorado.
Source: BizWest
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees and thank you for the leadership, service and impact you bring to Northern Colorado.
Join BizWest in celebrating the 2026 Women of Distinction.
Source: BizWest