Women of Distinction
2025 Awards Luncheon
Save the Date
May 16, 2025
Brookfield Conference Center
The Women of Distinction Awards event began in 1985 through the YWCA. The annual event recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments and leadership of women in Waukesha County who have demonstrated their passion and commitment to improving the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other women and girls to do the same.
2024 Women of Distinction Awards Honorees
Erin DeJarais
Senior Consultant
Inception Health
Froedtert Health
Karlee Horlacher
National Corporate Account Manager
Inpro Corporation
Ana Simpson
CEO
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
Young Woman of Tomorrow
Lily Pemble
Senior
Muskego High School
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The WGF appreciates the commitment and engagement of following sponsors within Waukesha County dedicated to improving the quality of life of women and girls and joining in to celebrate four amazing women who have had a remarkable impact in Waukesha County.
Presenting Sponsors
Empower Sponsors
Strengthen Sponsors
Artist Sponsor
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Tech Sponsor
Concurrency
Corporate Champion Sponsors
ATC • Baker’s Quality Pizza Crusts • Brewers Community Foundation • Eaton • Ellenbecker Investment Group • Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin • Godfrey & Kahn • Ixonia Bank • JPMorgan • MetalTek International • Oberlin Filter Company • Old National Bank • SJD Consulting, LLC • TEMPO Waukesha • UnitedHealthcare • We Energies Foundation
Sustain Sponsors
CityPress Graphic Communications • CZ Travel • Educator’s Credit Union • M3 Insurance • RJ Schinner • Town Bank a Wintrust Community Bank • Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin • Waukesha State Bank
Advocate Sponsors
Annex Charitable Foundation • Axley Attorneys • Bliffert Lumber & Design • Grumman|Butkus Associates • Lowe Group • MLG Capital • Moreland OB-GYN • Orbis Corporation • Three Pillars Senior Living Community • Waukesha County Technical College
Sponsorship Opportunities
A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for the Women of Distinction Luncheon, one of the largest signature events in Waukesha County.
Past Women of Distinction Honorees
Since the event began in 1985 through the YWCA, more than 200 women have been recognized for their extraordinary accomplishments, passion and commitment to improving the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other women and girls to do the same.