Outstanding Awards

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Outstanding Person with Developmental Challenges (OPDC)

Since 1994 MNWT has annually presented the Outstanding Person with Developmental Challenges (PDC) award is designed to honor an individual who has overcome his/her disability, shown personal growth and has made an impact on their community and family.

• 2016-2017 OPDC Honoree Samantha Rassier
• 2015-2016 OPDC Honoree Thomas Joel Inderieden
• 2014-2015 OPDC Honoree Brianna Pezon

Outstanding Young Adult (OYA)

The Outstanding Young Adult Award has been presented by the Minnesota Women of Today since 1974. It is a scholarship project designed to recognize young adults who show excellence in leadership abilities and involvement in community activities.

• 2016-2017 OYA James Libbey
• 2016-2017 OYA ZacKary Turner
• 2016-2017 OYA Mason Stoltz
• 2015-2016 OYA Elise Courtemache
• 2015-2016 OYA Jennifer Golbuff
• 2015-2016 OYA Samantha Weiss
• 2014-2015 OYA Cassie Sandberg
• 2014-2015 OYA Anna Haynes
• 2014-2015 OYA Allison Kanjetzny

Women Who Impact (WWI)

The Lois M. Christenson Women Who Impact Award is designed to honor women who have made a valuable contribution to and impact upon their communities.

• 2016-2017 WWI (Non-Profit) Roxanne Ryan-Layne
• 2016-2017 WWI (Youth Outreach) Seema Pothini
• 2014-2015 WWI Terry Forliti

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