Scroll down to see nomination requirements and the recipients of the NIKE, Harriet A. Myer and Person of Achievement awards presented by Jackson, MI BPW.
NIKE AWARD
Women of excellence deserve to be recognized specifically those in business locally and making an impact in their community by giving back and volunteering. The Nike (our business symbol) represents – progress, strength, freedom, and triumphs while facing adversity – including prejudice and other limitations.
Help Jackson Business and Professional Women honor the great business women in this community.
Nominate a woman you believe meets this ideal today. Click Here for the Nomination Form
2025 Holly Peterson, Sandhill Crane Vineyards
2024 Yvette Wilkie, RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream
2023 Faye Odeh, Steve’s Ranch
2022 Laura Davenport, The Blue Julep
2021 Julie Tylutki, Oak Tree
2020 Karen Hawley, JTV
2019 Amy Lienhard, Allegra Print and Mail
2018 Judi Ganton, Ganton Retirement Centers
2017 Pat Beffel Jr., Beffel Lighting
2016 Stefanie Riggs, J.A.C.K.S
2015 Rosalie Jones, Rosalie’s Sweet Treats
2014 Michele Moore, Not So Shabby, Oh So Chic
2013 Karen Richard, Culver’s
2012 Jodi Snyder, Acro Legal Services
2011 No Recipient
2010 Janet Rochefort, Hankerd Bed and Breakfast
2009 Debbie Crownover, Remax Realtors
2008 Mary Ellen Sheets, Two Men and a Truck
Harriet A. Myer Award Recipients for Jackson BPW
In memory of Harriet A. Myer, Past State President (1973-74), the Jackson BPW will present this award at the Annual BPW/MI convention in May.
The criteria are as follows:
1. Nominee must be an active member of the BPW/Michigan
2. Award is based on an outstanding achievement by a woman in her profession or in a service to her community, during the year prior to convention.
3. All entries must be postmarked by May 1 of the current year to be considered for selection.
Entries should be forwarded to Jackson BPW, PO Box 1020, Jackson, MI 49204.
Jackson BPW Harriet A. Myer Award recipients
2026
2025
2024 Patricia Gougeon, My Neighbor’s Keeper, Jackson
2023 Did not present as we had no nominations
2022 Lynn Card, West Branch
2021 no convention
2020 no in person convention
2019 Kerri Sleeman, Keweenaw BPW
2018 Amy Coulter, Albion BPW
2014 Stefanie Riggs, Jackson BPW
2013 Angela Machnik, Jackson BPW
2010 Judi Ganton, Jackson BPW
PERSON OF ACHIEVEMENT
Each year BPW/Michigan asks each local organization to present the honor of PERSON OF ACHIEVEMENT to a woman/man in their organization/community.
The following criteria is recommended:
Be an active BPW member (preferred), but not required
Recognition of many accomplishments
Outstanding dedication to BPW and enthusiastic willingness to help other people
Contributions to the community and BPW organization
Send a letter of support and why. There is no official application. This award is given at the Fall Convention.
2025-2026 Janet Rice
2024-2025 Lori Masters, retired from CNB
2023-2024 Cheryl Ragland, City of Jackson.
2022-2023 Robin Vafiadis, Mary Kay
2021-2022 Marie Bonkowski, retired
2020-2021 No award presented due to Covid.
2019-2020 Leighanne Rappaport, Retired
2018-2019 Mary Steinmetz, Jackson County Legal News
2017-2018 Dana Ashlock, Jackson Community Foundation
2016-2017 Cheryl Norey, MACI*
2015-2016 Karen Richard, Culver’s
2014-2015 Karen Hawley, JTV
2013-2014 Lynda Waldron, HFH
2012-2013 Angela Machnik, Corporate Events
2011-2012 Stefanie Riggs – YMCA
2010-2011 Frank Weir – Jackson Legal News, Retired
2009-2010 Linda Schaub, SAU
2008-2009 Susan Murphy, City of Jackson
2007-2008 Lisa Brook, SAU
2006-2007 Karen Jackson*
2005-2006 Susan Dehncke
2001-2002 Judi Ganton, Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers
1986-1987 Shirley Zeller
Karen Gyles
Margaret Cunningham* – *Deceased