Thompson names Jennifer Strong 2022 Lake County Woman of the Year
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A well-known businesswoman with a long history of volunteerism and support of community causes has been chosen as the 2022 Lake County Woman of the Year.
On Monday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the honor had been given to Jennifer Strong.
Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California’s Fifth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.
After the 2015 Valley fire, Strong founded the Rotary Fire Relief Fund and raised more than $1 million to support fire survivors.
“Her efforts have made our recovery easier, and her leadership is inspiring,” said Thompson.
“As a member of the Lakeport Rotary Club, she is known for organizing the Konocti Challenge which raises millions of dollars for Lake County. I am proud to recognize her as the 2022 Lake County Woman of the Year and I look forward to seeing what she continues to accomplish for our community,” Thompson added.
Strong also is owner of Strong Financial Network.
The Woman of the Year Recognition Ceremony was started in honor of Women’s History Month to recognize the service of women in our community.
In addition to Strong, the women in the other counties in the Fifth District who Thompson has selected for Woman of the Year honors include Tina Wong, Contra Costa County; Betty Labastida, Napa County; Betty Rhodes, Napa County; Hazel Wilson, Solano County; Lisa Diaz-McQuaid, Sonoma County; and Elizabeth Quiroz, Sonoma County.