YHN Media Group, LLC is proud to announce the 6th Annual Woman of Impact Awards – a celebration of the powerful women who propel Alabama.
Women of Impact has historically and continues to recognize the women in Alabama whose contributions have earned the authority and power to move the needle in their industry. Our mission is to illuminate the personal and professional advancements of 20 women across business, government, and non-profit sectors each year.
These women are a force in our state; respected leaders, advisors, and mentors who empower others through the lives they devote and the trails they blaze.
The AlabamaWomen.org website is dedicated solely to the awards. This “Hall of Fame” celebrates each year of the Woman of Impact Awards and highlights each unique story for posterity.
Congratulations to the 2024 Women of Impact:
Alphabetically
- Ashley Robinett: VP of Shared Services, Alabama Power Company
- Caroline Aderholt: Board of Trustees, Auburn University
- Cynthia Crutchfield: CEO, Innovate Alabama
- Janice Pride: SVP, Bank Independent
- Karen Brooks: VP and Treasurer, Phifer Inc., Board of Trustees, University of Alabama
- Lafreeda Jordan: Chief External Affairs Officer, University of Alabama Huntsville
- Linda Maynor: Managing Partner, Maynor and Stiers LLC
- Lisa Devine: VP of Weapon Systems Operation at Dynetics, Inc, Leidos
- Liz Filmore: Chief of Staff for Governor Kay Ivey
- Liz Pharo: Founder, Divorce.com
- Liz Read: CEO and Founder, Clearlee Inc.
- Lora McClendon: Government and Public Affairs Rep for PowerSouth
- Maeci Walker: VP, Christie Strategy Group
- Mary Andrews Carlisle: VP and CFO, Vulcan Materials
- Mary Pat Lawrence: VP of Governmental Affairs, Protective Life
- Representative Laura Hall: State Representative (D)
- Representative Leigh Hulsey: State Representative (R)
- Rosilyn Houston: Senior Executive VP and Chief Talent and Cultural Executive, BBVA (Retired)
- Sandy Hollinger: Tribal Council Member, Poarch Band of Creek Indians
- Tara Plimpton: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Regions
Returning in 2024, named after the memory of a true Woman of Impact, Joann Bashinsky, the “Momma B” Award represents a legacy of community and business advancement in the state of Alabama and beyond. Each year, this exclusive award is given to a woman who has touched the lives of many and honors their life-long career impact.
Our recipient in 2024 is Eva Robertson, Vice President of Community Relations at Protective Life Corporation and Executive Director of the Protective Life Foundation (Retired).
On January 25, 2024, a dinner and ceremony to present honorees with awards will be held in Birmingham. Yellowhammer News will publish profiles of each winner leading up to the event.
To our honorees: Congratulations. We are excited to tell your stories.
