Bad Ass Women in the News - Aug. 11

August 11, 12:59 PMWomen of the Web ExaminerBrit Horvat

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Judy Dorsey, president and principal
engineer of The Brendle Group, won the
award for the Consultants category at the
Outstanding Women in Business Awards
Luncheon on Aug. 7.
Source: Denver Business Journal

Who's who when it comes to Denver's women in business? 

Every year, the Denver Business Journal recognizes some of the most notable women kicking ass in this city's biz scene and the winners of various industries were celebrated at the Outstanding Women in Business Awards Luncheon on Aug. 7. The following women were recognized for their contributions to the community and their leadership skills.

• Banking & Finance Winner: Heather Miller
• Communications Winner: Maya León-Meis
• Consultants Winner: Judy Dorsey
• Health Care Winner: Donna Lynne
• Mile High Leader Winner: Joan Mazak
• Nonprofits Winner: Sister Lillian Murphy
• Professional Winner: Sheila Gutterman
• Real Estate & Construction Winner: Taryn Edwards
• Jean Yancey Large Company Winner: Diane Gibson
• Jean Yancey Small Company Winner: Sherry Comes
• NAWBO Member of the Year Winner: Patricia Kurgan

More local ladies made recent headlines ...

Ritter appoints Windsor woman to district court bench: Gov. Bill Ritter on Friday appointed Dinsmore Tuttle of Windsor as the newest judge in the Weld District Court.

Girls battle for Hillary Clinton: Diehard Hillary Clinton supporters are fighting to get her on the final nominating ballot with presidential hopeful Barack Obama at this month's Democratic convention. The group - Colorado Women Count/Women Vote - is to hold a pro-Clinton parade in Denver on August 26 when the New York senator is set to speak.

Regional scene: Sherlock advances at Women's Amateur: University of Denver junior golfer Stephanie Sherlock won on the 19th hole during the first round of match play at the 108th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship in Eugene, Ore.

The Countdown Begins: 14 Days Until DNC - (A 25-year-old blogger provides an excellent list of DNC events on her blog, Young, Political and Fabulous.)

Read one local girl's recap of a recent technology camp for girls. GLAM Camp, Girls Learning About Multimedia, will be shown as a documentary on DOM channel 57 on Aug. 15. Read Emma's take on the camp.