Rep Monique Priestley receives recognition from National Women’s Organization

The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) is proud to announce that Vermont State Representative Monique Priestley (ORA-2, D-Bradford) has been named a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient.

The Elected Women of Excellence Award recognizes state and local elected women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their communities. These trailblazers have worked tirelessly—often overcoming significant barriers—to serve and lead, helping to pave the way for more women to pursue public office and advocate for the issues they care about most.