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Hill Country Women in Business - Woman of the Year

Each year Hill Country Women in Business recognizes one member within our organization with this prestigious award. The woman awarded this honor will have exercised a high standard of ethical and moral behavior as well as graciously volunteered her time to advance the mission of our group.

The Woman of the Year award is based on the criteria below.

  • Member who has worked hard and graciously volunteered her time to advance the organization and its mission this year.

  • Must have served on the board or been on a committee either as chair, co-chair, or committee member this year and/or in previous years.

  • Have excellent attendance and be involved and engaged both at membership meetings and outside regular meetings this year.



Kendall Giusti is a proud Boerne native and Champion High School graduate, where she met her husband, Cameron. Deeply rooted in her community, she is also a devoted mom to two adorable girls, ages 2 and 4, who keep her busy and inspired every day.

Professionally, Kendall serves as the Food Safety and Quality Director for Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. and Vault Foods LLC, where she brings a strong commitment to excellence, safety, and continuous improvement within the food industry. Her leadership and expertise play a key role in maintaining high standards and supporting company growth.

Kendall also channels her creativity and community spirit as the Director of Community Engagement for Taylor’s Ace Hardware, where she thoughtfully sources unique and fun items for the gift shop, creating an inviting and memorable experience for customers.

In addition, she serves as Vice President of the Hill Country Women in Business (HCWIB), where she is passionate about building meaningful connections, actively engaging with members, and enhancing the value and impact of the organization within the local business community.

Kendall Giusti- 2025 WINNER

PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS

2024 Tapatha Cooksey

2023 Cami Fox

2022 Laura Avery

2021 Yvonne Faldyn

2020 Andrea LaToison

2019 Rachel Leigh

2018 Goldie Roberts

2017 Janet Baker

2016 Laurie Broesche

2015 Bonnie Tom

2014 Madhu Chadha

2014 Elaine Berringer

2013 Jackie Crouch

2012 Lucy Ziegler

2011 Cindy Ogle

2010 Kathy Hubbard

2009 Helene Bachmann

2008 Shari Keyes

2007 Carolyn Dutson

2006 Jeanne Buchanan

2006 Leah Coyne

2005 Amy Anderson

2004 Sharon Tschirhart

2003 Beth Coyle

2003 Patrice Davison

2002 Misty Thomas

2001 Bobbie French

2000 Gayle Eason

1999 Suzann Woodward

1998 Tenlee Lund

1998 Sue McCrary

1998 Elizabeth McRae, M.D.

1997 Cookie Edwards

1996 Carolyn Urban

1995 Marilyn O'Neil

1994 Debra Coward

1993 Jean Baggett

1993Ann Reissig

1992 Lori Hengel

1991 Marie Hicks

1990 Col. Bettie Edmonds

1989 Shirley Wilson

1988 Carolyn Fosdick

1987 Ginny Thompson


Hill Country Women in Business

PO Box 1574

Boerne, TX 78006

hillcountrywomeninbusiness@gmail.com


Hill Country Women in Business is a 501(c)6.

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