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Women of Achievement - Past Honorees

2010 - Pat Simmons



Bozeman BPW’s annual Woman of Achievement award was presented to Pat Simmons. Her 40-year career began after receiving her bachelor’s degree in finance from Colorado University. She then became the first woman commercial loan officer at a major bank in Denver. She continued in finance and telecommunications, retiring as associate director of Montana State University’s Information Technology Center. 
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2009 - Sally Broughton

Sally Broughton wins Woman of Achievement award from Bozeman BPW on April 21, 2009. She is a teacher at Monforton School who has made a significant impact on her community and school. She has been recognized for outstanding qualities in teaching her seventh grade students in Social Studies and Civics, developing an innovative Project Citizen curriculum. She currently teaches Social Studies and Civics and is the Student Council Advisor and Peer Mediation leader. She chairs the Social Studies Curriculum Committee, is the MEA-MFT representative, and is the lead teacher for Montana Indian Education. For more information click here. Read Sally's Bio.

2008 - Kathleen Chafey

Kathleen Chafey originated from Arizona and has dedicated the past 30 yeas to improving public health and education in Montana. Kay earned a B.S. in Nursing, an M.S. in Public Health Nursing, and a PHD in Developmental Psychology, with an emphasis in moral development. Throughout this time she served two years in South America with the Peace Corps, advanced her skills as a staff member with the University of California San Francisco Medical Center, and engaged in multiple public service programs. Kay has earned numerous accolades including the Betty Coffey  Award for the development of a woman-centric academic program, the Jo Eleanor Elliott Leadership Award, and has received over 12 million dollars in grants to support initiatives for women. Currently serving as President of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Kay continues to dedicate her knowledge, experience and skills to helping women advance in education, business, athletics and public service. 
Read Kathleen's Bio.


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