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Click to view 2015 Women of Distinction supplement

Outstanding Mentor
Dawn Paepke finds happiness on job and on air

Outstanding Volunteer
Cindy Guldy’s life lessons lead her to help others

Nonprofit, Human Services
Dot Dorman’s drive keeps treatment center in harmony

Leading Lady
Jeannine Truswell’s way of helping people is a United Way

Health Care
Donna Poduska in 46th year of service at PVH

Government, Energy and Utilities
Ginny Riley brings private efficiency to public assistance

Nonprofit, Human Services
Love fuels Enita Kearns-Hout’s work with Catholic Charities

Business and Business Services
Dixie Daly’s mission: To be ‘more than who I am’

Banking and Finance
For a better Greeley, Patty Gates banks on trust

Education
Karen Turner spurs learning and confidence at UNC

Real Estate, Construction and Development
Mary O’Neal sells real estate and helps real people

Nonprofit, Creative Industry
Dance Express founder Mary Elizabeth Lenahan stays a step ahead