Do you own or know an amazing woman or business that deserves recognition?
You are encouraged to self-nominate or to collaborate with your nominee on the application details. Multiple award applications are welcome; please submit separate forms for each applicant. Three award finalists in each category will be notified by the beginning of September. Winners in each category will be announced during our annual Celebrations Event mid-October. Winners must be present at the event or agree to arrange for a representative to attend on their behalf.
Questions? Email us at honors@bozemanbpw.org
Applications for 2025 are closed! 2026 applications will be announced soon!
2025 Recipients
WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
Each year Bozeman BPW selects a distinguished professional woman to receive the “Woman of Achievement” Award. The award is designed to recognize an exceptional woman for her accomplishments in professional work and community service. Women recognized have often set new levels of success and new standards for excellence in our community, State, Country and/or the World.
2025 AWARD WINNER
Kelley Lewis
Kelley Lewis is the owner and founder of KLH Advisors PLLC, a business and real estate law firm started in 2017 and rooted in Bozeman, Montana. At KLH Advisors, she leads a team of attorneys and collaborates with entrepreneurs, business owners, individuals, developers, and investors throughout the state. Kelley specializes in real estate, business, and employment law. With nearly two decades of legal and regulatory expertise, she works tirelessly on behalf of her clients, advising on critical business decisions, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing comprehensive legal guidance to businesses.
In addition to running KLH Advisors, Kelley is a fierce advocate for women entrepreneurs and small business owners in Montana. As a proud and active member of Prospera and Big Sky Chamber of Commerce, Kelley volunteers her time to advise Montana businesses and entrepreneurs through workshops and one-on-one mentorship programs. She is currently a member of the Board of Leading Bozeman, an organization focused on leadership growth and addressing shared business challenges faced by women business owners and CEOs in Bozeman, and the Board of Tenderfoot Trust, a Montana nonprofit dedicated to preventing tragedies in the U.S. Veteran community by limiting access to firearms during moments of crisis.
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
The “Employer of the Year” Award is given to recognize employers who have demonstrated through their policies and actions a commitment to the development and advancement of women in the workplace.
2025 AWARD WINNER
Vance Thompson Vision
As a leader in advanced ophthalmology care for decades, there isn’t much that the Vance Thompson Vision team hasn’t accomplished in surgical eye care and vision correction. We use the most advanced technology, and our professional standards have been adopted all over the globe. What drives us most is not innovation, it is people. The trust our Montana community places in us to care for their vision motivates every decision we make. That trust inspires our investment in the very best technology, a world class patient experience, and most importantly, the best team. We believe exceptional patient care begins with an exceptional workplace. Our positive and supportive culture encourages professional growth, outside of work team building activities, personal wellness and a collaborative work environment. By caring for our team first, we create an environment where every team member can thrive, which in turn creates truly memorable experiences for our patients.
At Vance Thompson Vision, world-class care and a world-class team go hand in hand. It is not just how we work, it is who we are.
YOUNG CAREERIST
The “Young Careerist” Award is designed for young female professionals in the beginning stages of their careers. It empowers “rising stars” between the ages of 21 and 35 to build the skills necessary to advance themselves in today’s workplace. This award provides potential for growth, self-discovery and is a great resume builder.
2025 AWARD WINNER
Megan Brummel
Megan Brummel is the purpose-driven owner of Wayfinders Leadership, where she helps leaders create engaged, high-performing teams that people actually want to be a part of. She does this through her expertise as an Accredited Insights Discovery Practitioner and a Certified Coach. With a background in education and a profound belief in personal growth, Megan has facilitated over 80 leadership development sessions, helping individuals discover their unique value and potential. Her mission in life is to live a joy-filled and meaningful life while helping others do the same, which she accomplishes by creating understanding, trust, and connection between others in her professional work and personally through her community involvement. Beyond her business’s achievements, Megan actively serves her community through her board position with Bozeman Professional Women, as a trainer for Prospera Business Network, and in leadership roles with her church's Leadership Team and High School youth group. She enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and dog, Greta, as well as hosting her friends over a plate of good food she made herself. Her holistic approach to life, believing that people matter more than attaining outcomes and that self-awareness leads to both personal fulfillment and organizational success, embodies the transformative impact one passionate individual can have on their community and profession.