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Nominate or apply here for our 2026 Impact of Women in Amador County award.
The chosen winner will receive a makeover portrait session with custom closet styling, and professional hair and makeup
Our first annual Women of Impact in Amador County Award is ready for your nominations.
As a way to honor the women in Amador County, CA that are making an impact we would like to celebrate them with style.
The idea came from a simple collaboration between likeminded women over 40. Women who appreciate this age, and want to share the love by giving back to the community. Giving back to one deserving woman a year, who creates positive change in our small rural world. To the woman who puts everyone and everything else first without much care for herself. To the woman who could use a beautiful transformation not just for a day but for years to come, to fill her cup so she can soar even higher and move bigger mountains.
The women honored through this opportunity have been inspiring, and most importantly, impactful!
We are asking the community of Amador County to consider nominating a woman for this makeover portrait experience and prestigious award.
2026 nominations are extended to November 1st 2026 October 25, 2026 at 5 pm, and the honorees will be announced in early November.
As you consider nominating, please keep in mind the following guidelines in preparing your nomination:
Nominations
Nominations must be submitted via the designated online form below.
Nominations for 2026 must be received no later than November 1st 2026. October 25th 2026 at 5 p.m.
The team will verify the factual basis of the submitted nominations and may request substantiating information from nominees or others. The team reserves the right to request and require additional information from nominees in order to have their nomination considered. False, deceptive, or unsubstantiated nominations or acts may render a nominee ineligible.
Nomination Eligibility
Nominees must be female residents in Amador County and over 40 years of age.
Nominations may be self-nominated or nominated by another person.
Nominees cannot be a member of the team or member of the team's immediate family.
Nominee has made impactful accomplishments or contributions which have positively influenced business or community.
Nominee demonstrates unwavering passion and commitment for an issue that has made a difference in the lives of others.
Nominee has influenced other women through her actions and contributions.
Nominee exemplifies qualities of spirit, service, compassion for others or professionalism to achieve accomplishments; has overcome adversity in order to give back to the community.
Nominee delivered real impact in the community
Nominee applied innovative thinking to push boundaries and find new and better ways to do things.
Nominee consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership.
Nominee mentored and inspired others striving for success.
Submitting duplicate identical nominations for a nominee does not increase the chances of the nominee being selected.
Notification and Recognition
The team plans to notify the winners of the “Women of Impact” Awards by early November 2026 and will be profiled in our social media, and our next 40 over 40 magazine issue including the cover.
Evaluation criteria / Judging
Depending on the number of nominations the team will select the honorees.
The best candidates will include impact in the following areas:
– Community involvement
– Leadership
– Influence
- The best heartfelt story about their life achievements.
The judging process will commence and be completed by early November. If the team can't agree on the single winner, or they are down to 2 potential winners, the final voting will be up for the community to decide.
Nomination Form
The team will base their decisions solely on the nomination forms. Please provide thoughtful, well-developed and concise responses for your nominee’s full consideration with concrete examples. It’s important to use every opportunity to promote skills and achievements wholeheartedly and with plenty of detail.
If using mobile device to submit nomination, please make sure your phone is in Portrait view mode.
If you are interested in receiving recognition for the outstanding work you do as a high-achieving community memeber and/or business leader… and you’re over the age of 40, consider nominating yourself or someone else for the 2026 Women of Impact in Amador County recognition.
You may use the below form to submit a nomination for 2026 consideration.
Amador County Women of Impact Nomination Form
Nominated by (your information):
THE PRIZE in DETAILS
In-HOME WARDROBE & STYLE CONCEPT CONSULTATION WITH COLOR ANALYSIS
Your wardrobe should support your real life—not make it more complicated.
Whether you begin with color, personal style or an in-home closet audit, Jaime has got you. Her professional warm, practical and personal approach will help you select your wardrobe to achieve your photoshoot goals.
She will help you find the best colors, defining your style by working through your closet together with less stress.
FULL HAIR REDO WITH STYLING
Maximum 2 hrs of hair transformation by Tennille, including deep conditioning with gentle head massage, style cut and root color adjustment if needed. Due to the time constrain, highlights are not included.
This time in her salon chair is completely tailored just for you, you will feel refreshed heading to your makeup chair and photoshoot.
professional makeup application
Your time in the makeup chair will be a calm, relaxing experience! With luxury skin prep and soft- glam makeup techniques, customized to your personal anatomy and undertones, your reflexion in the mirror will look like an elevated, glamorous version of you!
STUDIO PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
and more
2 hour mixed personal branding and beauty portrait photoshoot including fresh new headshots for your business needs. And a portrait that you can proudly display on one of the walls in your home.
10 professionally edited digital file package to take home, valued at $2000
magazine feature and gala tickets
The award winner will also receive
recognition in the county and beyond
2 tickets to ZAMS Photography's 40 over 40 2nd Gala in 2027
Special feature in the studio's 40 over 40 special magazine with a special magazine cover.
MEET the TEAM
Jaime Gillies
(personal stylist, owner of Sourgrass Clothing Co. boutique)
Jaime is a Certified Color Analyst, Certified Style Analyst and Image Consultant, trained in the 12-season color system. Through personalized color, style, and closet services, she helps women discover the shades, silhouettes and wardrobe choices that complement their natural features, personality, and lifestyle.
She believes style should support the life you love.
Tennille Egger
(hair stylist, owner of Outlier Hair Salon)
Tennille is the founder and creative force behind Outlier, where authentic artistry meets genuine connection. She believes that every appointment is about more than great hair—it’s about helping people rediscover their confidence, embrace who they are, and leave feeling empowered. Her salon can be found in downtown Sutter Creek.
Harmony Hanks
(Makeup Artist/ Owner of Beauty with Harmony)
Harmony born local to Amador County, started her beauty business in 2021, as an Esthetician and Makeup Artist. She has glammed hundreds of faces for photo shoots, weddings, special events, and also loves teaching one-on-one sessions to those wanting a fresh approach to their makeup routine.
Zita Makkos
(photographer, owner of ZAMS Photography)
Zita has been a portrait photographer for over 15 years and business owner since 2015. Her super power is building confidence in women with her posing and lighting skills. Her style is contemporary and timeless, but can acommodate to any unique vision. You can see her transformational work on her site below.