“It has been an honor and pleasure to create the Gutsy Gal Award and give the award to courageous trail-blazing woman since 2008. It’s is now time to partner up or pass the torch!” - Deborah Hutchison
The Gutsy Gal Award honors courageous women with vision!
Authentic women who understand the odds, take risks, are undaunted by challenges, embrace setbacks and fearlessly create positive change. Women who are determined, passionate and know it!
They are "Gutsy" and inspire us all!
past GUTsy Gal Award Winners
Deborah Weed
Gutsy Gal Education/Entertainment Winner
Deborah Weed is not only the founder of the Self-worth Initiative, she is the author/illustrator of the wildly imaginative children’s picture book Paisley’s Last Quill and her mission is to create a movement in which Paisley becomes the Ambassador of QUILL POWER! Did you know that 75% of all young girls have low self-esteem? The antidote to bullying is to believe in oneself. Paisley’s Last Quill starts the conversation about self-worth at a young age; way before children understand what it means to give away their power.
Kathryn c. vecellio
Gutsy Gal Charity Award Winner
A woman devoted to improving the lives of others, Kathryn C. Vecellio has spent the past 40 years raising funds, directing philanthropic initiatives and volunteering for non-profit organizations which impact children. Mrs. Vecellio was on the receiving end recently when she was presented “The Gutsy Gal” Award at her home, Villa Invernale, in Palm Beach.
Cathryn Michon
Gutsy Gal Film Award Winner
Through her romantic comedy Muffin Top: A Love Story, writer/director Michon fearlessly—and with humor—tackles an issue that Hollywood is afraid to touch: women and body image. For reminding us that we are OK just as we are, we are proud to present Cathryn Michon with the Gutsy Gal Film Award.
The Gutsy Gal AwardS
Is there a fearless female in your business or organization worthy of a Gutsy Gal Award? Gutsy Gals is accepting
nominations for the Gutsy Gal Award in Business, in Education, in Film & Entertainment, and in Charitable Work. Nominees must be women
who are innovators and show exemplary integrity and courage. Each nominee will receive a certificate stating that she has been nominated for the
award, and by whom. For more information on call-for-entries and the schedule of each award program, please contact us.
Opportunities for sponsorship and for corporate licensing are also available, as well as gifts and special products to give that
special women you know who inspires you!