Nancy Armbrust Impact Award

Geographic Scope: Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, Wisconsin

Program Description: An annual award created by Schreiber Foods in 2018 to honor Nancy Armbrust, a retired Schreiber Foods executive, for her community advocacy and leadership. The award recognizes a woman who has made a lasting impact on the community through empowerment, leadership development, and service.

Award Details:

• Amount: $5,000 grant to recipient's nonprofit organization of choice
• Grant supports women and girls through Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay biannual grant cycle
• Award presented at "Impactful," the Women's Fund annual event
• Partners: Schreiber Foods and Greater Green Bay Community Foundation

Eligibility Criteria for Nominees:

• Woman who contributes time and talent to improve quality of life for others in community
• Actively assists others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential
• Empowers women and inspires girls by being a role model
• Creates environment within organization(s) that values women's accomplishments and contributions
• Made significant impact in Brown, Kewaunee, and/or Oconto counties through business and community involvement
• Service area: Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties

Exclusions:

• Recipients can only win the award one time
• Active Women's Fund Advisory Board members not eligible
• Active Greater Green Bay Community Foundation staff not eligible

Previous Recipients: Nancy Armbrust, Dr. Brookh Lyons, Dr. Michelle Langenfeld, Chris Woleske, Dr. Chelsea Faase, Robyn Davis, Bridget O'Connor, Brighid Riordan

Nomination Process

1. Nomination Timeline: November 1 – December 15 (annually)
2. Submit Nomination Form: Complete nomination form available at https://womensfundgb.org/about/nancy-armbrust-impact-award/
3. Nomination Length: Maximum 500 words
4. Nomination Content: Include concrete examples, stories, and measurable impact
5. Winner Announcement: Recognized at Impactful event in March

What to Include in Nomination:

• Specific examples of community contributions
• Evidence of leadership development work with women
• Stories demonstrating impact
• Measurable outcomes and community change
• Business and community involvement details
• Explanation of role modeling and empowerment activities