Honoring Alamance County’s Outstanding Women Leaders

We are thrilled to share the exciting news! The Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County is proud to announce the 12th Annual Leading the Way Honorees for the 2025 Founders’ and Rising Star Awards.

These incredible women embody passion, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in our community. Their impact is powerful, their dedication is inspiring, and their stories remind us all of the importance of lifting one another as we rise.

Join us for an evening of recognition and inspiration as we honor these extraordinary leaders who are truly Leading the Way.

Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees!

2025 Founders' Honorees:

Kim Black

Dr. Iris Chapman

Allison Gant

Tyronna Hooker

Lauren Kapler

Dr. Ruth Koester

Heather LaGarde

Samantha Loy

Staci Stepp

Kristen Sutherland

Jennifer R. Wilson

2025 Rising Star Honorees:

Sarah Hardin

Mariam Rosales

The Founders’ Award is given by the Women’s Resource Center of Alamance County to female leaders/businesswomen who demonstrate the characteristics of our Founders by providing outstanding contributions in mentoring, community development, philanthropy, and business.

The Rising Star Award is given to the most deserving nominees under age 40 who may be earlier in their careers and community involvement but already demonstrate leadership in these areas.

Honorees are women who reside in or provide leadership in Alamance County.
Current WRC Board and staff members are not eligible. Previous award recipients are not eligible to win the same award again.
Honorees demonstrate one or more of the following:
1. Mentoring: participation in formal or informal activities that develop, support, and advise women and/or encourage community involvement
2. Community Development: participation in endeavors that strengthen the local community.
3. Philanthropy: contributions of time, materials, and/or money benefiting the local community
4. Business: contributions in their workplace and/or profession/industry

Leading The Way 2025

Celebrating Alamance County's Women Leaders!