Meet Catherine Porter..... 16

track my activity with my watch. If a workout is not recorded it didn’t happen!

DO YOU HAVE A

FAVORITE FITNESS ACTIVITY?

All fitness activities feel good to me! I find that during exercise sessions, especially cardio, is a great time for me to unplug and do something great for myself. Fitness is a way of life and should be considered a treat versus a chore.

HOW DO YOU JUGGLE YOUR WORK LIFE, FAMILY

LIFE & FITNESS?

Life is a juggle more than a balance most days. I am blessed to have a supportive husband who helps with our three children; CJ (13), Zoe (10), Kate (17) and home in addition to his job with Caterpillar. I treasure the time that we spend as a family whether it is family movie night or traveling to one of their sporting practices or events. We are a busy family and they are my priority and my heart.

Welcome

Remarks Catherine was recently named a 2021 Women of Distinction in the Community Leadership category. This award is given to a woman who has made significant contributions as a volunteer to better McLean County. Catherine is involved in a variety of local community

organizations. She currently serves as board president of the Child Protection Network and is a board member for the W.D. Boyce Council - BSA board and Habitat for Humanity McLean County and the ReStore Operations Committee. She is an active member of the BloomingtonWINGS Awards Normal Sunrise Rotary and a graduate of the 2015-2016 Women of Distinction McLean County Chamber of Commerce Leadership of Closing Remarks McLean County.

Liz German CEO and President, YWCA McLean County Hannah Mesouani Director, Mission and Equity Consulting, YWCA McLean County Camille Taylor YWCA McLean County Board Member, Past Woman of Distinction, WINGS Chair Beth Whisman, Frances Maddox YWCA McLean County Board Members Liz German CEO and President, YWCA McLean County

On behalf of the YWCA McLean County Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome everyone to the 32nd Annual YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction Awards. We had fervently hoped to see you all in person this year and even though we can’t physically gather, I know we are sharing the communal spirit of this event.

It’s not only appropriate, but necessary that we recognize and honor the women in McLean County who rise each day and do the work that makes our communities thrive. This year’s 21 nominees represent excellence in many diverse endeavors, and they bring passion and resilience to that work. We celebrate them and are grateful for the positive impact they make every day.

Linda Kimber, Chair Board of Directors,YWCA McLean County