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Two nonprofits raise thousands in fundraising competition
March 23, 2011
BOISE, ID – March 18, 2011 –Volunteers and bidders scooted closer and closer to their computer screens as the clock approached 7:00 p.m. At the top of the hour cheers broke out that overpowered the live music and chatter at the Hidden Springs Mercantile as the online auction clock ran out and bidding ended March 14. After the auctions, two volunteer teams spent several days collecting donations and each received a cash prize from sponsor Western Capital Bank raising a total of more than $21,000 in just four weeks.
The end of the online silent auctions signified an exciting end to the Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge that paired two teams of volunteers head-to-head raising money for their nonprofit; the Fighting Craigs team raising a whopping $13,000 for the Ronald McDonald House and Chai Yo! team raising a generous $5,000 for Junior Achievement of Idaho. The challenge consisted of four weeks of challenges, with a winning team each week, culminating in a 10 day online benefit auction for each nonprofit.
“The most critical part of the competition was the way the teams came together, made a clear plan for their nonprofit’s benefit auction and executed it in just four weeks,” said Kristi Saucerman, Auction Frogs Founder. “These teams have laid a foundation that will help many organizations raise funds in the future.”
The Ronald McDonald House team was declared the overall winner of the Corporate Volunteer Challenge at a celebration on Friday. They were awarded a $2,500 by Jeff Banks from Western Capital Bank and the Junior Achievement team was also presented with a $500 award for their great work in the competition.
“The friends that the Ronald McDonald House has gained through the course of the volunteer challenge will be valuable for years to come,” said Ellie Pharis Director of Development, Ronald McDonald House. “I have to thank our team; without them we would have never been able to do this in such a short time.”
Proceeds from the Ronald McDonald House online benefit auction will benefit future operations of the Idaho Ronald McDonald House, a home-away-from-home for families of ill or injured children receiving medical treatment in Boise.
“Many organizations are timid about online auctions but it was the best way for us to get great results in such a short time. We developed business relations, networked, and engaged our board,” said Catie Wiseman President, Junior Achievement of Idaho. “We also increased our Facebook following by 30 percent.”
Proceeds from the Junior Achievement online benefit auction will support Junior Achievement programs that inspire students to dream big and reach their potential. Their focus is on entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy. Volunteers from the business community teach the five, one-hour classroom sessions. To implement a program the cost is $300 per elementary classroom, or roughly $11 per student. They reach 2,500 students each year and have a waiting list of classrooms wanting the Junior Achievement services; the funds raised will help them reach these classrooms.
About The Corporate Volunteer Challenge
The Corporate Volunteer Challenge Spring 2011 is the first of many Auction Frogs sponsored events designed to help nonprofits overcome many common pitfalls normally experienced while fundraising and maximize their fundraising potential. While boasting some friendly competition, these events are all focused on helping good causes and putting the “FUN” back in FUNdraising.
Learn more about the Auction Frogs Corporate Volunteer Challenge at www.auctionfrogs.org
About Auction Frogs
Auction Frogs recognizes the challenges and pitfalls of “selling” donations at a fundraising event and has developed a web-based application that takes the silent auction efforts to a whole new level for the nonprofit organization. They provide a web-based tool for nonprofit organizations to upload their donated items for their audience to bid on through a customized and hosted site. As a result, the bidding audience increases and the time frame for bidding is much longer which results in higher revenue. For more information on Auction Frogs visit www.auctionfrogs.org or call 208.321.5515.
Corporate Volunteer Challenge kicks off to raise funds for local nonprofits
February 10, 2011
Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge brings teams together to compete, help good causes, and put the “FUN” back in fundraising
BOISE, ID – Feb. 10, 2011 – Two local volunteer teams will go head to head when the Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge officially kicks off Monday, Feb. 14, 9:00 a.m. at the Hidden Springs Mercantile.
Volunteers from the Craig Cheney Show will be raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho and competing against the Baan Thai Restaurant team raising funds for Junior Achievement of Idaho. The teams will meet and receive their first of four weekly fundraising challenges Monday.
The teams are made up of three to four volunteers from a local business and at least one member from the nonprofit. Each weekly challenge is directly related to the planning, marketing, and execution of an online benefit auction to be held at the end of the four weeks.
At the end of the Online Benefit Auction, March 18, the team with the most money collected wins the competition and a cash prize for the nonprofit.
The Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge has come together with months of planning the support of exceptional sponsors like Western Capital Bank, Idaho Business Review, 94.1 The Voice, and many more auction donors and prize sponsors.
The teams will be using the Auction Frogs web-based application to take their online benefit auction to a new level. This online tool is a fun and easy way to automate many aspects of an event fundraiser. As a result, they will be able to reach a greater bidding audience with a longer timeframe for bidding which draws in much higher revenues for the nonprofit.
The Corporate Volunteer Challenge Spring 2011 is the first of many Auction Frogs sponsored events designed to help nonprofits overcome many common pitfalls normally experienced while fundraising and maximize their fundraising potential. While boasting some friendly competition, these events are all focused on helping good causes and putting the “FUN” back in FUNdraising.
Learn more about the Auction Frogs Challenge online at www.auctionfrogs.org
About Auction Frogs
Auction Frogs recognizes the challenges and pitfalls of “selling” donations at a fundraising event and has developed a web-based application that takes the silent auction efforts to a whole new level for the nonprofit organization. They provide a web-based tool for nonprofit organizations to upload their donated items for their audience to bid on through a customized and hosted site. As a result, the bidding audience increases and the time frame for bidding is much longer which results in higher revenue. For more information on Auction Frogs visit www.auctionfrogs.org or call 208.321.5515.
Volunteers from local businesses go head to head raising funds for nonprofits
February 7, 2011
Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge brings teams together to compete, help good causes, and put the “FUN” back in fundraising
BOISE, ID – Feb. 7, 2011 – The Auction Frogs “Corporate Volunteer Challenge” brings volunteers from local businesses together with local nonprofits to compete against other nonprofits in a variety of fundraising challenges starting Feb. 14.
The teams, made up of three to four volunteers from a local business and at least one member from a nonprofit, will be competing in four weekly challenges. Each challenge is directly related to the planning, marketing, and execution of an online benefit auction to be held at the end of the four weeks.
At the end of the Online Benefit Auction, March 18, the team with the most money collected wins the competition and a cash prize for the nonprofit.
The Craig Cheney Show and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho Vs. Baan Thai Restaurant and Junior Achievement of Idaho.
The Auction Frogs’ Corporate Volunteer Challenge has come together with months of planning the support of exceptional sponsors like Western Capital Bank, Idaho Business Review, 94.1 The Voice, and many more auction donors and prize sponsors.
The teams will be using the Auction Frogs web-based application to take their online benefit auction to a new level. This online tool is a fun and easy way to automate many aspects of an event fundraiser. As a result, they will be able to reach a greater bidding audience with a longer timeframe for bidding which draws in much higher revenues for the nonprofit.
The Corporate Volunteer Challenge Spring 2011 is the first of many Auction Frogs sponsored events designed to help nonprofits overcome many common pitfalls normally experienced while fundraising and maximize their fundraising potential. While boasting some friendly competition, these events are all focused on helping good causes and putting the “FUN” back in FUNdraising.
About Auction Frogs
Auction Frogs recognizes the challenges and pitfalls of “selling” donations at a fundraising event and has developed a web-based application that takes the silent auction efforts to a whole new level for the nonprofit organization. They provide a web-based tool for nonprofit organizations to upload their donated items for their audience to bid on through a customized and hosted site. As a result, the bidding audience increases and the time frame for bidding is much longer which results in higher revenue. For more information on Auction Frogs visit www.auctionfrogs.org or call 208.321.5515.
Auction Frogs named as finalist in 7th annual Stevie® Awards
October 14, 2010
Stevie Award Winners to Be Announced in New York on November 12
BOISE, IDAHO– October 14,2010 – Auction Frogs was named a Finalist in the Community Involvement Program of the Year and Technology Innovator of the Year – Computer Software category in the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they run – worldwide. The Stevie Awards have been hailed as the world’s premier business awards.
Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word “crowned,” winners will be announced during a gala event at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York on Friday, November 12. Nominated women executives and entrepreneurs from the U.S.A and several other countries are expected to attend. The presentations will be broadcast live on radio in the U.S.A. by the Business TalkRadio Network.
More than 1,200 entries – a record for the competition – were submitted this year for consideration in 54 categories, including Best Executive, Best Entrepreneur, and Best Community Involvement Program. Auction Frogs is a Finalist two categories, Community Involvement Program and Technology Innovator of the Year- Computer Software.
Auction Frogs is an innovative company that helps fundraising organizations ‘leap into online fundraising’ and avoid many of the hassles and pitfalls of traditional silent auctions. They provide far greater reach online that brings greater returns and with less volunteer hours. This year Kristi Saucerman, the founder and president of Auction Frogs, was also nationally recognized earlier this year when awarded the Wells Fargo and National Women’s Business Organization Trailblazer Award.
Finalists were chosen by business professionals worldwide during preliminary judging.
Members of the Awards’ Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and their staffs will select Stevie Award winners from among the Finalists during final judging.
“It was harder than ever to be recognized in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business this year,” said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards. “Receiving a high score from the judges this year illustrates how well many women in business are doing despite the stiff challenges they face.”
“I am truly honored to be part of the prestigious award that recognizes women and their accomplishments in business,” said Kristi Saucerman.
Details about The Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/women.
About Auction Frogs
Auction Frogs unites extensive fundraising experience with innovative technology to help you avoid the hassles, challenges and pitfalls of staging a silent auction at a live event. With
Auction Frogs, you can utilize an outstanding, easy, fun, user-friendly ONLINE AUCTION platform to promote and execute an effective fundraising event that will draw more bidders, more auction items, and more sponsors with less volunteer resources than a traditional “live” silent auction event. Auction Frogs provides the knowledge, tools, and resources you need to create your own auction easily with a comprehensive approach coordinating and administering all phases of an online auction event.
About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.
Sponsors of the 7th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business (as of October 11) include the Business TalkRadio Network and KeyBank. Localization partner of the 2011 Stevie Awards is Lionbridge.
Online Auctions “Simplified” with Auction-Tracker Live! Powered by Auction Frogs
August 25, 2010
Auction-Tracker Live! brings auctions online as phase I of MyEventCommunity.com
Auction-Tracker customers now have a simple way to take their auction online with Auction-Tracker Live! The hassle of manipulating spreadsheets and files are history. With this new component of Auction-Tracker v6.00 event organizers can take their gala event online, for far greater reach, with just a few clicks.
“The goal, integrate and reduce duplication of effort in terms of data management,” said Jack D. Wilson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Software Technologies, Inc.. “Scalability is also a key factor of our design. Nonprofit organizations implement the parts of our application suite that best fits ‘their’ need, not a prescribed event plan with hidden costs.”
The Auction-Tracker Live! interface ships as a part of Auction-Tracker v6.00. There is no additional cost for the interface. For existing Auction-Tracker 6.00 users, the interface will be available in next update release.
For more information on Auction Frogs and Auction-Tracker Live! please call 209.321.5515
Auction-Tracker Live! Services
Services Included With Your Online Auction…
While the Auction-Tracker Live! integration module for Auction-Tracker v6.00 is provided at no charge, there is a cost associated with the hosting of your online event. The following value added services are included with the hosting of your online auction:
- Site Setup
- Site Design Customizations
- Donation Solicitations On Your Behalf
- Access To The Frog Pond
- Publish Sponsorship Advertisements/Endorsements
- Accept Online Pledge Gift Dollars
Final pricing (service fee) for the online auction is based only on the items offered for bid. For complete pricing information contact our sales team at 425.252.7287 or via email at solutions@nwsoftware.com.
Auction-Tracker Live! – Formal Press Release
Issued to the press on Monday 8/9/10…
Northwest Software Raises The Bar For Online Benefit Auctions with The Release of Auction-Tracker Live!
Auction-Tracker and Auction-Tracker Live!’s direct integration technology solves data management challenges, increases productivity.
Everett, WA (August 9, 2010) – Northwest Software Technologies, Inc., the pioneering and leading developer of event fundraising management software designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today the formal launch of Auction-Tracker Live!, the online benefit auction companion to Auction-Tracker.
“This morning I am pleased to announce the release of Auction-Tracker Live!, a powerful and tightly integrated Online Benefit Auction solution for Auction-Tracker v6.00,” stated Jack D. Wilson, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Software Technologies, Inc.. “When the Auction-Tracker v6 development project began, it was code-named “One Source”. The goal, integrate and reduce duplication of effort in terms of data management. Generation 3 of the Tracker-Series suite, which Auction-Tracker v6 is a part of, is specifically designed to take advantage of both disk-based and online (web) technologies interactively. Scalability is also a key factor of our design. Nonprofit organizations implement the parts of our application suite that best fits “their” need, not a prescribed event plan with hidden costs. The uniqueness, mystery and special handling of administering and holding an online benefit auction is history!”
Auction-Tracker Live! consists of two powerful integrated components; a Bi-Directional Interface for the market’s leading benefit auction software application Auction-Tracker v6.00 and the full service online benefit auction engine powered by Auction Frogs, LLC.. Users manage and prepare their online event in Auction-Tracker, and populate the online auction engine directly from Auction-Tracker. At the conclusion of the online event, users perform all post event activities such as reporting, billing/receipting, prepare federal tax documents and thank you letters all from within Auction-Tracker. Gone are the unproductive spreadsheets typically provided by online auctions sites that are void of integrated software. With our automated process, users do not have to touch or manipulate exported text files. Information is moved between the software and online site from within the application. Users are more productive and event data is more meaningful long-term. The combination of online auction data with that of live gala events in Auction-Tracker provides the most comprehensive look at your benefit auction fundraising efforts.
About Northwest Software Technologies, Inc.
Northwest Software Technologies, Inc. is the pioneering and leading provider of fundraising event software to the nonprofit sector in the United States and Canada. More than 2,000 organizations – including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (Canada), American and Canadian Cancer Society, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Guilds of the Children’s Hospital of Seattle, March of Dimes, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Rotary International and the Swedish Hospital Medical Foundation – worldwide use the Tracker-Series applications to manage fundraising events. Northwest Software Technologies offers four software applications for fundraising event management: A’Thon-Tracker for sponsor-based pledge type events, Auction-Tracker for fundraising benefit auctions, Banquet-Tracker for fundraising banquets and Tournament-Tracker for benefit golf tournaments. Founded in 1985, Northwest Software Technologies, Inc. is headquartered in Everett, Washington with international distribution offices in Canada and Australia.
Veterans of Valor holds online auction for Bon Jovi Chicago concert package
July 12, 2010
July 11, 6:56 PM
Bon Jovi ExaminerGlenn Osrin
In the Bon Jovi video ‘Superman Tonight’, Jon Bon Jovi and his band celebrate the Angels among us here on earth; the police, firemen, advocates for the homeless, teachers of troubled youth, volunteers who support the terminally ill, and of course, the country’s first line of defense for all things we cherish that are independent and free: America’s men and women in the military.
Himself a child of a Mother and Father who met and fell in love while serving in the Marines, Bon Jovi has been an advocate for the nation’s men and women in uniform, raising money through his charity—the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation—to help homeless Veteran’s, to playing concerts in appreciation and support of America’s soldier-hero’s like his ‘Celebration of Service’ concert outside the ‘TodayShow’ studios in 2009.
So it’s not surprising then that in the ‘Superman Tonight’ video, Bon Jovi honored Sgt. Klay South (USMC, Ret.) by featuring him as one of the heros who work so hard to help others at great sacrifice to themselves. Bon Jovi fans around the world will remember Klay from the video; he was the soldier holding the sign that read, “I help other wounded soldiers”.
And indeed Klay does.
While serving America in the Iraq War, Cpl. South was clearing homes in Fallujah—the site of one of the most horrific firefights in the war—when he pushed through a door and was met by a chain-saw volley of enemy gunfire that tore through the right side of his face, and another round to his foot.
Since 2004, Klay has had 40 operations to repair his wounds; and because of his personal journey of service, injury and recovery, has been uniquely positioned to help others just like him in the military.
Thus was born Veterans of Valor.
Sgt. South founded the charity as a service to soldier’s and their families, assisting combat-wounded Vet
erans and their families by providing “unique items, services, and programs to meet their specific mental and physical needs throughout the entire healing process”.
Veterans of Valor: founded by a solder, for soldiers
Kristi Saucerman: NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer 2010 Awardee
June 28, 2010
Idaho-Based Entrepreneurs Auction Frogs Receives the NAWBO Trailblazer Reward For Their Philanthropic Deeds (or Business Model)
Kristi Saucerman: NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer 2010 Awardee
Auction Frogs’ Kristi Saucerman continues to “do well by doing good.” She has volunteered for more than 15 years and measures her success by the success of her fundraising organizations. Her fundraising efforts began with the Junior League of Boise and Hidden Springs Charter School in Idaho, where she served a two-year term on the Parent Teacher Association Board. A philanthropist at heart, Kristi is involved with community organizations like Kickstand, Chamber of Commerce, NAWBO, Idaho Nonprofit Center and Ada County’s Boys and Girls Club. Kristi is a “stay at home” mom with two young girls, but her passion for children’s advocacy doesn’t stop there. In 1995, she created Through Their Eyes, Inc., a nationally recognized special needs children’s foundation. Kristi’s innate drive to care for others is evident in her latest entrepreneurial fundraising website Auction Frogs.
Designed as a tool to better conduct fundraising silent auctions, Auction Frogs integrates technology to extend auction periods, reach greater audiences and simplify bidding. According to Kristi, Auction Frogs faced its share of difficulties and unknowns prior to its 2007 launch. “Fortunately, I recognized early on that it was not just me but also a strong team and advisory board that would make this a success. From that point on, I surrounded myself with skilled like-minded people I trusted to build on my knowledge of fundraising and silent auction processes,” and the rest is history. Innovative technology and extensive experience has formed a virtual fundraising community that brings both corporate and individual donors and nonprofit organizations together to raise money for philanthropic causes. Auction Frogs’ online forum enables organizations to reach a greater audience of bidders rather than solely those who attend their gala. In addition to generous donations from featured organizations, they accrue “Frog Pond Donations” from a wide-ranging scope of trusted individual donors.
Kristi strives to leave the next generation with the belief that finding a genuine passion in something is worth the time it takes to develop a successful organization or business model. According to Boise State University Technology and Entrepreneurial Center Executive Director John Glerum, she has done just that. “Kristi leads by example and has a growing following of women who have gained excitement and confidence in making a difference for others!” Kristi strives to continue this mission as the latest recipient of the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award. Auction Frogs has helped hundreds of organizations increase revenue by hosting silent auctions with an easy to use format and straightforward bidding. With the $5,000 grant, Kristi plans to fund necessary enhancements and incorporate supplemental features to improve the online auction platform and overall visitor experience.
For more information about Auction Frogs, visit www.auctionfrogs.org.
For this story and more on the NAWBO, visit www.nawbo.org.
Auction Frogs founder recognized with NAWBO/Wells Fargo Award
June 4, 2010
Award recognizes three women business owners for innovation, growth and community service
Washington, D.C., June 3, 2010 – Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners® (NAWBO®) will recognize three women-owned businesses with the 9th annual NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award at NAWBO’s 2010 Women’s Business Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 10. The award demonstrates the two organizations’ long-standing commitment to the success of women-owned businesses. Each winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize.
The winners were selected from a nationwide pool of applicants and evaluated on their business performance, innovation, growth, and service to the community.
“It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding entrepreneurs for their leadership and distinction in the business community,” said Joy Ott, regional president for Wells Fargo in Montana and national spokesperson for the company’s Women’s Business Services program. “These women have truly embraced the spirit of the Trailblazer Award by building successful businesses while devoting time and resources to their communities. We’re pleased to highlight their vision and commitment to excellence.”
This year’s winners are:
- Boise, ID – based Auction Frogs, LLC – President and CEO Kristi Saucerman
- Chandler, AZ – based Precious Treasures Childcare – Founder & CEO Kay Woods
- Chatsworth, CA – based UltraGlas, Inc. – Founder & CEO Jane A. Skeeter
The Trailblazer Award is one component of Wells Fargo’s Women’s Business Services program. Established in 1995, the program provides outreach and education to help women business owners increase their access to capital and other financial services. The program sponsors primary research, builds alliances with women’s organizations, and provides financial information and resources to support the success of women-owned businesses. Since 1995, Wells Fargo has loaned more than $35 billion to women business owners nationwide
Auction Frogs LLC, based in Boise, ID, is a virtual fundraising community that brings charitable organizations, donors (businesses and individuals), and bidders together to simplify the silent auction fundraising experience. Auction Frogs is a web-based application designed to host silent auction items online, making them available to audiences beyond the organization’s membership database. President and CEO Kristi Saucerman developed the company to help the many organizations for which she has volunteered raise money.
Precious Treasures Childcare, based in Chandler, AZ, provides 24/7 childcare to assist with the safety and welfare of children. The company also operates a family resource center that offers various services including seminars, where experts from various fields provide valuable information to staff and parents. Founder & CEO Kay Woods adopted the vision of her company from her mother, who wished for a safe and supportive place for children in her community.
UltraGlas, Inc., based in Chatsworth, CA, specializes in artistic glass products. The company designs, manufactures and distributes decorative architectural glass, glass tile and artifacts. The company is a leader in the development of architectural products and components made from recycled architectural glass. Ultraglas’ recent projects include the Quill Bar at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. and the 10,000 square foot barrel-vaulted ceiling of the Palazzo Casino in Las Vegas. Founder & CEO Jane A. Skeeter has been an entrepreneur in various trades since the age of 12. Today she shares her experiences by promoting entrepreneurship to young women.
“This is the 9th consecutive year that we have shared the honor with Wells Fargo of presenting the Trailblazer Award and I am continually impressed by the talent and dedication of the awardees,” said Helen Han, NAWBO executive director. “It is a tremendous accomplishment to own a successful business while also making an impact in one’s community. These women demonstrate what can be achieved – even in challenging economic times.”
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally.
Wells Fargo is America’s #1 small business lender (2008 Community Reinvestment Act government data) and a leading lender to women- and diverse-owned businesses. Through its award-winning online advice library of business resources, including topical videos and webcasts, Wells Fargo provides business owners with timely advice and information to help them succeed financially. Wells Fargo has loaned more than $40 billion to women, African American, Latino and Asian business owners since 1995. For more information, speak with a Wells Fargo banker, visit wellsfargo.com/biz or call the National Business Banking Center at 1-800-CALL-WELLS.
About NAWBO
Founded in 1975, NAWBO propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. Thirty years later, NAWBO is still the only organization that solely represents the interest of women entrepreneurs in all industries. The organization’s mission is to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members and promote economic development; to create innovative and effective change in the business culture; to build strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations; and to transform public policy and influence opinion makers. Visit www.nawbo.org for more information.
Auction Frogs is announced as one of Idaho Business Reviews Honorees
February 19, 2010
The Idaho Business Review has announced its 2010 Idaho Women of the Year honorees. The 50 women will be featured in a glossy magazine publishing in the IBR on March 22, and honored at an awards dinner, beginning with a 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception, on March 18 at the Boise Centre on the Grove in downtown Boise.
Recipients this year come from a variety of professions and walks of life statewide, each embarked on her own exceptional journey to personal and professional accomplishment, simultaneously motivating those around them to strive for success as well.
The awards dinner is open to the public. Individual tickets are $60. Table sponsorships are also available. Reservations can be made by calling Megan Wood at 208-639-3520 or e-mailing her at megan.wood@idahobusinessreview.com. More information about the Idaho Women of the Year program can be found on the Idaho Business Review Web site here.
Here’s the list of this year’s recipients:
• Lisa Ikeda Bain, business strategist, TitleOne Corp., Nampa
• Brooke Baldwin, attorney, Wright Brothers Law Office, Twin Falls
• Diane Bawcom, program director Baby Steps & Children’s Formation, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Boise
• Alisa Bondurant, senior work force consultant, Idaho Department of Labor, Boise
• Susie Boring-Headlee, ADR and pro bono coordinator, U.S. District and Bankruptcy Court, Boise
• Joyce Brewer, vice president and senior relationship manager, U.S. Bank – Boise Metro Commercial Banking, Boise
• Hollis Brookover, president, Morningside LLC, Garden City
• Janie Burns, owner, Meadowlark Farm; co-owner, HomeGrown Poultry, Nampa
• Tammy de Weerd, mayor, City of Meridian, Meridian
• Jennifer Deroin, vice president and senior relationship services officer, Intermountain Community Bank, Nampa
• Dr. Margaret Doucette, medical director, St. Luke’s – Elks Wound Center; wound care program director, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise
• Debi Drake, emergency management coordinator, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise
• Megan Egbert, library assistant, Boise Public Library; volunteer, Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho, Boise
• Patti Everill, systems trainer, Office of the Idaho State Controller, Boise
• Stacy Freeburn Falkner, public affairs field organizer, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Boise.
• Janet Gallimore, executive director, Idaho State Historical Society, Boise
• Becky Gates, vice president & general manager, OCM-Idaho, Boise
• Beth Geagan, owner and founder, Balance Business and Sustainable Community Connections of Idaho, Boise
• Theresa Grant, founder and executive director, Make a Difference Now, Hailey
• Margaret Wainwright Henbest, executive director, Idaho Alliance of Leaders in Nursing, Boise
• Shiloh Holmes, account executive, Clear Voice Telecom, Meridian
• Carol Jenkins, president, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society; vice-chair and Idaho director, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, Sagle
• Donna Jones, state controller, Office of the Idaho State Controller, Boise
• Tracy Kasper, Realtor, associate broker, part-owner, Silverhawk Realty, Caldwell
• Mandy Kayler, president, Junior League of Boise, Boise
• Nancy Wonderlich Koonce, CPA, Ataraxis Accounting & Advisory Services, Twin Falls
• Kari Korell, HR team leader, TitleOne Corp., Boise
• Dr. Camille LaCroix, president, Idaho Psychiatric Association; staff psychiatrist, Boise VA Medical Center, Boise
• Elaine Ladd, owner and pharmacist, Ladd Family Pharmacy, Boise
• Molly Lenty, manager of Idaho Region community relations, Wells Fargo, Boise
• Kim Lewis, owner, Idaho Bag Lady; CEO and founder, Idaho Business Women’s Network, and the Empowering Women Conference, Nampa
• Jean Lockhart, director of City Light, Boise Rescue Mission, Boise
• Rebecca Lovelace, executive director, Nampa Family Justice Center, Nampa
• Cynthia Melillo, partner and attorney, Givens Pursley, Boise
• Connie Miller, president and CEO, Icon Credit Union, Boise
• Jennifer Poole, compensation consultant and benefits administration supervisor, Idaho Industrial Commission, Boise
• Shelli Rambo Roberson, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Boise
• Jima Rice, president, Jigsaw Inc., Ketchum
• Betty Hansen Richardson, of counsel, Richardson & O’Leary; campaign manager, Allred for Idaho, Boise
• Lisa Rodriguez, attorney, Wright Brothers Law Office, Twin Falls
• Michelle Ross, manager of patient access service, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Boise
• Erica Sarrazolla, financial advisor, Edward Jones Investments, Boise
• Kristi Saucerman, founder and CEO, Auction Frogs, Nampa
• Shawn Ann Shepherd, head of school, Foothills School of Arts & Sciences, Boise
• Tonya Smith, vice president and branch manager, D.L. Evans Bank, Meridian
• Andrea Tuning, urban and regional planner, City of Boise, Boise
• Luci Willits, chief of staff, Idaho Department of Education, Boise
• Robin Woods, president, Alturas Analytics Inc., Moscow
• Irene Woodworth, creator and manager, Redesign Boise LLC & Color & Redesign Academy, Boise
• Aimee Wyatt, owner, Amaru Confections; critical care nurse, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Boise