Women of Vision Awards

The nomination period for the 2025 Women of Vision Awards is closed.

The Awards Committee reviews nominations of women improving the lives, opportunities, and roles in the community of Arlington women for this year’s awardees across the following categories: (1) Business, (2) Non-profits, and (3) Government / Politics. Inspiring nominees in the Non-profits category need not be affiliated with a formal non-profit entity.

Women of Vision Nomination Form

About the Women of Vision Awards

Women of Vision awards are presented each year by the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women as part of the celebration of Women’s History Month. The awards are given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to issues affecting women and girls and have, over time, developed and communicated their vision for women and engaged community members and other leaders in order to realize this vision.

The award originated in 1988, and honored women and men from the community who have made outstanding contributions toward improving the lives of women and girls in Arlington. Each year, since 1988, the Commission honors women who are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to improving the lives, opportunities, and roles in the community of Arlington women. Award recipients must live, work, or volunteer in Arlington.

Women of Vision 2025 Awardees

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The Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women is proud to announce our 2025 Women of Vision Honorees! These women are being recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to improving the lives and opportunities for Arlington residents, especially women.

NONPROFIT: Rebecca Singhavong, CPA, MBA - As Board Chair of Latinas Leading Tomorrow, Rebecca has driven growth, expanded the organization’s reach in Arlington, and empowered young Latinas through mentorship and leadership opportunities to strengthen their college and professional futures.
BUSINESS: SC Nealy, LPC, NCC, CCMHC - SC has made a significant impact through her work and advocacy at LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative, the mental health practice she founded, making mental health support accessible, affordable, and providing a safe place for the queer community.
GOVERNMENT: Krista O’Connell - Krista’s years of dedication and service to the Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Services RISE program have been invaluable, offering motivation, mentorship and unwavering support to youth in need of guidance.

Past Awardees

2024 Annual Women of Vision Awards:

NONPROFIT: Alyssa Gialamas
BUSINESS: Alejandra Underwood
GOVERNMENT: Devanshi Patel

2023 Annual Women of Vision Awards:

BUSINESS: Karen Rosales

NONPROFIT: Krysta Jones

GOVERNMENT: Mariflor Ventura

2022-35th Annual Women of Vision Awards:

2021-Event Not Held Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

2020- Event Not Held Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

2019-33rd Annual Women of Vision Awards:

Melodee Melin

Sandra Redmore
Julia Tanner

2018- 32nd Annual Women of Vision Awards:

Lauren Stienstra
Sushmita Mazumdar
Adrienne Griffen

2017- 31st Annual Women of Vision Awards:

Jackie Snelling
Jennifer Nycz-Conner
Patricia Funegra
Dr. Emma Voland Sanchez (Lifetime Achievement)

2016- 30th Annual Women of Vision Awards:

Diane Kresh
Rebecca Carpenter
Susan Senn

2015-29th Annual Women of Vision Awards

L Karen Darner
Sarah Summerville, Esq.
Mary-Claire Burick

2014-28th Annual Women of Vision Award

Atima Omara
Deborah Tompkins Johnson
Lucy Bowen McCauley
Lifetime Achievement: Marjorie Signer

2013 – 27th Annual Women of Vision Award

Dr. Katharine G. Panfil
Linda J. Denny
Denise Hart
Angela Guzman

2012 – 26th Annual Women of Vision Award
Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment

Carolyn Cook
Angela Fox
Anita Friedman
Kathleen Sibert

2011 Women of Vision Awards
Our History is our Strength

Linda Dunphy
Tynesia Boyea Robinson
Kathleen Sibert
Diane Webster

2010 Women of Vision Awards
Writing Women Back into History

Lillibeth Boruchow
Angela Fox
Judy Hadden
Linda Dunphy and Andrea Maresca
Kathleen Sibert

2009 Person of Vision Awards
Taking the Lead to Save the Planet

Cecilia Cassidy
Eileen Russell Melia
Tara Miles

2008 Person of Vision Award
There was no award program in 2008.

2007 Person of Vision Awards
Generations of Women Moving History Forward

Elizabeth (Betsy) Frantz
Susan Retz
Deborah (Debbie) Simpson Taylor

2006 Person of Vision Awards
Women: Builders of Communities & Dreams

Marjorie Hobart
Mary Hynes
Virginia Schneider
Dama Vasquez

2005 Person of Vision Awards
Women Change America

Sharon Davis,
Marilyn Faris Scholl
Nancy McCracken
Susan Zajac

2004 Person of Vision Awards
Women Inspiring Hope & Possibility

Seville Allen
Amy Appelbaum
Andi Cullins
Nancy Pallesen
Susan Palmore
Jacqueline Snelling

2003 Person of Vision Awards
Women Pioneering the Future

Lucy Denney
Dolores Leckey
Cynthia Hull
Honorable Geraldine Whiting

2002 Person of Vision Awards
Women Sustaining the American Spirit

Beth Arthur
Nancy Cude
Caroline Hufford-Anderson
Miriam Hughey-Guy

2001 Person of Vision Awards
Stories of Progress & Vision: Arlington's Bicentennial Women

Dr. Allida M. Black
Louise Chesnut
Margaret Lampe
Margaret (Peg) Lorenz
Special Recognition to Kathryn Stone
Mrs. Stone passed away in 1995. She served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1954 to 1966 as the first woman elected to the General Assembly from Northern Virginia. Mrs. Stone also founded and served as President of the Arlington/ Alexandria League of Women Voters. She served on the Arlington County committee that created the county’s personnel merit system, and on the state’s first regional planning commission which later evolved into the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

2000 Person of Vision Awards