April 22, 2022

EmBe has honored nine women with its annual Tribute to Women awards.

They were chosen from 63 nominees for the 49th annual event.

The winners are:

• Business Achievement: Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger, Northwestern Mutual.
• Banking and Finance: Kristina Schaefer, First Bank & Trust.
• Community Service: Angela Schoffelman, Avera Health.
• EmBeliever: Nancy Reynoza, Que Pasa Sioux Falls, Reynoza Real Estate.
• Government and Law: Shannon Ausen, city of Sioux Falls.
• Healthcare and STEM: Lora Black, Sanford Research.
• Humanities and Education: Wendy Mamer, Augustana University.
• Sylvia Henkin Mentoring Award: Dr. Nancy Free, Child’s Voice/Sanford Health.
• Young Woman of Achievement: Shannon Huether, Central Payment.

Photo by Jenifer Wollman

EmBe announces Tribute to Women nominees