June 03, 2025
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Woman of Distinction Ellen Hanson noted for work as teacher, charity founder, advocate, lay minister

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske
Award recipient Ellen Hanson stands with Northwest Herald publisher Laura Shaw as Kathleen Caldwell introduces Hanson during the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction award luncheon Wednesday June 5, 2024, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, in Lake in the Hills. The luncheon recognized 11 women in the community as Women of Distinction.

Award recipient Ellen Hanson stands with Northwest Herald publisher Laura Shaw as Kathleen Caldwell introduces Hanson during the Northwest Herald's Women of Distinction award luncheon Wednesday June 5, 2024, at Boulder Ridge Country Club, in Lake in the Hills. The luncheon recognized 11 women in the community as Women of Distinction. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver Shaw Media )

Most Women of Distinction have a single nomination. Sometimes there are two individuals who will submit letters nominating a worthy candidate.

For Ellen Hanson, more than a dozen individuals submitted nominations, sharing stories of her kindness, examples of how she helped others and her commitments to the community whether in the classroom or in an organization to help others.