We’re not sure if you heard, but today is International Women’s Day. Though it’s not an official public holiday in the U.S. like it is in Russia, Uganda and Nepal (really!), we do try to celebrate the women in our society with concerts, rallies, marches, vigils, and in our own ways. To celebrate here in Seattle, here’s a list of women we’ve reported on over the past year who have been kicking ass this past year. From business entrepreneurs to fashion icons to community activists, these women have been hard at work, making a difference.

From our Seattleite column:

Brittany Nicole Cox, the Antique Clock Restorer

Rebecca and Kimberly Yeung, the Science Sisters

Laura Henderson, the Animal Savior

 

From our Most Influential People of the Year for 2017 feature:

Sarah Myhre, the Citizen Scientist

Sharon Lee, the Urban Planner

Organizers of the Womxn’s March on Seattle

Xochitl Maykovich, the Political Organizer

Jill Mangaliman, the Climate Justice Organizer

Patty Hayes, the “Sheriff for Health”

Aneelah Afzali, the Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network

Nikkita Oliver and Retired Judge Anne Levinson, the Justice Fighters

C. Davida Ingram, the Civic Engagement Leader

Senait Brown, the Racial Justice Leader

Shefali Ranganathan, the Public Transit Champion

 

The Artists:

Linda Miller Nicholson, the Internet-Famous Colorful Pasta Maker

Humaira Abid, the local Pakistani Artist

Sound Theatre Company, the Women and Artists of Color Champion

Amber Parker, the Circus Therapy Pioneer

The Authors:

Lisa Congdon, Author of A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives

Hsiao-Ching Chou, Author of Chinese Soul Food

Nancy Pearl, Seattle Librarian and Author of George and Lizzie

Lyanda Lynn Haupt, Author of Mozart’s Starling and Claire Dederer, Author of Love and Trouble: A Midlife Reckoning

Sarah Jio, Author of Always

Linnea Westerlind, Author of Discovering Seattle Parks

Author spring appearances, featuring  Anne Lamott, Ariel Levy, Ijeoma Oluo, and more

Becky Selengut, Author of How to Taste

 

The Chefs:

Jacquelynn Beckman, Pastry Chef at Trellis Restaurant

Donna Moodie, Owner of Marjorie’s

 

The Entrepreneurs:

Jasmine Ni’Cole Johnson, Owner of Jasmine Ni’Cole Luxury Perucas

Melissa Darby, the Music Biz Maven

 

The Activists:

Kathy Nyland, the Accidental Activist

Lisa Daugaard, the Organizer, Analyst, Advocate, Strategist, Academic, Orator, Social Worker and Spin Doctor