Carmen Tapio Named 2023 Woman of the Year at Inspire Awards Luncheon
Photo by Tootie Claxton
At the heart of Omaha's thriving business community stands Carmen Tapio. This year, at the second annual Inspire Awards Luncheon, Carmen was celebrated as the 2023 Woman of the Year, a testament to her relentless drive, vision, and commitment to her community.
Carmen, the president and CEO of North End Teleservices, was recognized among a distinguished group of ten women. The event, hosted by The Omaha World-Herald, was held at the CHI Health Center Arena.
Beyond her role at North End Teleservices, Carmen has founded Forever North Real Estate and the NET Work Spot. She's played an instrumental role in the establishment of the Nebraska Black Women United. Last year's Inspire Awards recognized her sterling achievements by selecting her for the Excellence in Business (Large) award. She was also in the spotlight as a finalist for the 2022 Woman of the Year.
Inspire Awards
2023 Woman of the Year
Carmen Tapio, the president and CEO of North End Teleservices, was recognized among a distinguished group of ten women.
(Photo by Bill Sitzman)
The Woman of the Year award was a closely-fought accolade with other illustrious finalists, including:
Joanne Li, University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor
Cydney Franklin, real estate maven and former Seventy Five North CEO
Carol Russell, dedicated community volunteer
Nancy Williams, the innovative mind behind No More Empty Pots
Additionally, the Inspire Awards celebrated other phenomenal women in various categories:
Excellence in Business (Large): Megan Belcher of Scoular
Excellence in Business (Small-Medium): Monique Farmer of Avant Solutions
Excellence in Health Care: Jen Tran of Methodist Health System
Excellence in Education: Deb Carlson of Nebraska Methodist College
Excellence in Public Service: Morgan Keegan of Girls Inc.
Community Volunteer Award: Carol Russell
Visionary Award: Yareli Garcia of Prestige Cleaning
Emerging Leader Award: Yajaira Gonzalez of the University of Nebraska at Omaha
Inspire Scholarship: Monserrat Medina Hernandez, University of Nebraska at Omaha
The Inspire Awards Luncheon not only celebrates individual achievements but also underscores the collective strength, resilience, and brilliance of women who are shaping the future of Nebraska.