Representation Matters

Welcome to Utah’s 40 OVER 40. We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate Women 40 and older making an impact in our community

Our Mission

Representation Matters. It matters in age, race, skill, experience, opinion and thought. We want to acknowledge and celebrate women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, & beyond! We want to be inspired by women taking chances, changing lives and making an impact later in life. We envision a growing community of women over 40, celebrated for their distinct accomplishments and success stories.

 

Our Why

For starters…

1 in 4 Americans is a
WOMAN OVER 40

42

Average age of a female entrepreneur.

Average age of a female CEO.

48

68%

Women business owners between 40 and 59 years old.

Utah has one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation: women earn 30% less than men.

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50th

Utah ranks 50th in the nation for women’s equality since 2017. That is dead last folks.

Nominations Now Open

We believe every woman is amazing and we want to hear her story. If you know an incredible woman aged 40 or older, nominate her! If that’s you, heck, nominate yourself! We celebrate the movers and shakers in our community, especially the ones that don't get the recognition they deserve. Click the link below to nominate someone today. Disclaimer: You or the woman you nominate must be 40 or older.

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Events

2023 Celebration Gala

The Grand America Hotel

Save the Date Coming Soon!

2022 Winners

Becky Edwards

 

 

Ze Min Xiao

 

 

Joana McKenna

 

 

Nikki Walker

 

 

Sarah Belzer

 

 

Heather Hinrichs

 

 

Dani Weigand

 

 

Joanna Fankhauser

 

 

Elaine C. Young

 

 

Missy McGlone

 

 

Sidni Lloyd-Shorter

 

 

Jennifer Bowman

 

 

Mindy B. Young

 

 

Susi Feltch

 

 

Dr. Nancy Hauck

 

 

Becky Pickle

 

 

Yamile Saied Mendez

 

 

Carolyn Hayden Garner

 

 

Marcy Allen

 

 

Missy Greis

 

 

Julie Palasma

 

 

Julie Bartlett

 

 

Taunya Brown

 

 

Maile Keone

 

 

Lisa Blakemore

 

 

Yvon Smith

 

 

Dr. Susanna Keeshin

 

 

Salsa Queen Zapata

 

 

Debra Bonner

 

 

Sarah Navarre

 

 

Erin Fox

 

 

Janine Talbot

 

 

Lelani Craig

 

 

Luz Escamilla

 

 

Brittany Brown

 

 

Mary Jane Isaacs

 

 

Teri Tito

 

 

Mercedes Fitchett

 

 

Madelyn Cohen

 

 

Geri Lofthouse

 

 

Meet The Founders

Robyn Cohen

Co-Founder, Utah's 40 OVER 40 | Founder W Collective

Diane Acevedo

Co-founder, Utah's 40 OVER 40 | SVP Operations & CX, Gabb Wireless

Julia Deaver

CO-founder, UTAH'S 40 OVER 40 | Experience Designer, Event Producer and Chief Marketing Officer

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