BWN WOMAN OF THE YEAR HONOREES

Recent Honorees...

Jo Schrubbe, 2011

2011 Woman of the Year recipient Jo Schrubbe lives in Beulah, Colorado. She says that she gets her greatest support from her husband Gary, of 29 years. Jo joined Weight Watchers to lose weight after gaining a few pounds and not only lost weight but quickly advanced with in the organization as the Area Manager and Trainer for more than 120 employees through out Colorado. She then studied holistic nutrition completely changing her view of food as well as the way we raise and process it. Her goal is to educate the people of Southern Colorado about the problems and solutions to America's food crisis and the accelerating rate in which we are developing disease. Hence Farm Fresh Market is in existence. Her greatest quality is the ability to motivate individuals through education. That's how she got her nickname of Nutrition Evangelist. She is a passionate public speaker. Network, network, network is the key to growing your business. Successful business women build strong relationships with other business women. Jo says that "Success is the peace of mind that comes from living a purposeful life which serves to help others. Success is waking up every morning with a smile, because you like who you are and where you are."

Muriel Tew, 2010

Muriel Tew was born and raised in Idaho. She met her husband in the 3rd grade and they have been best friends ever since. She and Bruce raised and home schooled 6 children. Their family has grown and they now have 16 grandchildren. While going to School she was drill mistress of the Drill Team and involved in many organizations. Out of High School Muriel began her career in Cosmetology. She had her license and practiced in Idaho, Utah and Texas.

She worked as a copy marking specialist for Seminaries and Institutes of Religion in the art department working with several languages. She raised her children while working with her husband, Bruce in many facets of life. They were written up in the Wall Street Journal for their success in Property Tax Consulting. They have owned a Construction Company and three different Lumber yards, in Idaho, Arizona and Texas.

Muriel has worked with her husband in taking care of all books and paperwork dealing with a data base of several thousand clients. They also owned, manufactured and distributed game machines across the country. Muriel moved from Texas to Colorado in 1993 and the family began to build Steel Buildings up and down the front range. It was a family business that they all enjoyed. When the boys all started moving away to go to school and get married Bruce and Muriel made the move to Pre-Paid Legal Services.

Muriel was very involved with her children in 4H while living in Gardner, Colorado teaching crocheting and helping with their projects, horses, sheep, rabbits, chickens, cooking, and sewing. Muriel loves helping families have affordable access to the Justice System and helping business’s grow and develop. She has reached the level of Gold Executive Director and is Regional Manager for Southern Colorado. BWN has been an incredible organization to belong to and associate with other Women and Men. It’s an honor to be Woman of the Year, especially in 2010 for the 25th Anniversary.

Meet Shawna Shoaf. . .

2012 Woman of the Year Shawna Shoaf Shawna is a woman with a Renaissance soul; artist, calligrapher, business owner, fiber artist, gardener, nature lover, in addition of her rolls as wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, teacher. She states that her life has been a lesson in the fine art of BALANCE.

Born and raised in Pueblo, Shawna grew up surrounded by family. With nine Aunts and Uncles in every part of town - she had to be on the straight and narrow. She graduated from Pueblo County High School, where she was active in Marching Band, Volleyball, 4H and mmany organizations. She went to college in Arizona, and was the first in her family to pursue and attain a Bachelors Degree. Shawna completed her degree at Colorado State University - Pueblo in 2000.

Shawna married her High school sweetheart, Michael and is the mother of two children who keep her sharp and grounded. Their simple approach to life reminds her of what is important.

She explains, "I was one of the lucky ones - I knew from the age of seven that I wanted a career in art." Shawna launched Shoaf Design Studio in January of 2000. She offers clients quality design with their marketing needs in mind. Being involved in all aspects of client projects allows Shawna the ability to insure the best possible outcomes for her clientele and their goals.

Shawna also teaches at Pueblo Community College where she has worked five years on building a solid foundation for many young designers. "I have learned that the students inspire me - and I hope that I do the same for them," Shawna stated. Through her council many students have gone on to successful careers or have continued their education.

Shawna reiterates that she could not be this successful and happy in her life without the support of her mother, her husband, her family, her business mentors and so many others. "I am grateful for every individual who has touched my life - guiding me to my best moments," she explains.

PASSION & BALANCE are the two things that have kept Shawna optimistic and driven. Shawnas advice, "Follow your Bliss and you will live an inspired life."

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