Leadership, advocacy and the power of lifting others took center stage as the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) celebrated its annual awards on Oct. 15. The event honored individuals and companies whose contributions are helping create an RV industry where women thrive.
Selected from an outstanding field of finalists, this year’s honorees demonstrate the many ways progress takes shape — from a lifetime of breaking barriers to emerging leadership, everyday advocacy and exceptional service.
The celebration recognized recipients of the Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement, Leader of Tomorrow Award, Champion of Women — Individual Award, and Champion of Women — Company Award, along with the Chairperson’s Award for Outstanding Contributions.
“Progress happens when people make a deliberate effort to open doors for others,” said Tracy Anglemeyer, chair of RVWA. “These awards recognize the leaders and organizations doing that work every day — sharing their knowledge, creating opportunities, and helping women see what’s possible in the RV industry.”
RVWA’s highest honor, the Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement, recognized a career of meaningful contributions and a lasting commitment to helping other women succeed. The Leader of Tomorrow Award celebrated an emerging professional already making a difference.
The Champion of Women awards honored an individual and a company that put RVWA’s mission to elevate, educate, and promote women into practice. The Chairperson’s Award for Outstanding Contributions recognized exceptional dedication and service to the Alliance.
Together, this year’s finalists and recipients reflect the talent, generosity, and determination moving the RV industry forward.
Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement
This year, the RV Women’s Alliance Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement has been aptly renamed to recognize the Founder and President of RVWA, Susan Carpenter, for her remarkable accolades spanning a 35+ career dedicated to supporting women.
The RV Women’s Alliance’s highest honor recognizes a woman whose career has helped advance the RV industry while creating opportunities for other women to follow. Through sustained leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, the recipient leaves a legacy that extends beyond her own achievements.
Presented annually to an RVWA individual member, this award celebrates both the path she has forged and the people she has empowered along the way.
Winner: Eleonore Hamm, President, RVDA of Canada
Eleonore has dedicated over 31 years of extraordinary service to the RV industry and Canadian dealers. She joined in 1995 as an Executive Assistant, quickly rising through the ranks to EVP, and ultimately being appointed President in 2009. Her impact on the RV industry spans federal advocacy, dealer education, market intelligence, and crisis management – earning her a spot in the RV/MH Hall of Fame and the RVIA National Education Service Award. As one of the few women leading a major trade association, she exemplifies how to lead with “grace and grit” – representing the true essence of a Trailblazer.
Champion of Women — Individual Award
The Champion of Women — Individual Award recognizes a person who brings RVWA’s mission to life through consistent action. Whether through mentorship, education, advocacy, or opening doors to new opportunities, this honoree makes supporting women an everyday priority.
Winner: Jessica Rider, CEO and founder, Pull Through Sites Mobile RV
As an RVTI Master Certified Technician, Jessica brings an exceptional level of knowledge and credibility to every woman she trains through our RV Systems Class offerings. Beyond the classroom, Jessica continues to expand her influence through her new TV show, where she educates others on diagnosing and repairing RV technical problems. By being visible, knowledgeable, and generous with her expertise, Jessica is helping break stereotypes and open doors for women in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Champion of Women — Company Award
The Champion of Women — Company Award honors an organization that makes the advancement of women part of its culture. This award recognizes a company whose practices, professional development opportunities, and leadership support help women build rewarding careers and thrive in the RV industry.
Winner: Grand Design RV
Grand Design RV’s impact on women within both the organization and the broader RV industry is evident via intentional opportunities for growth, leadership development, and professional advancement. Through the Women’s Inclusion Network, they have built a strong framework that supports women at every career stage with mentoring, networking, leadership development, and industry engagement. This impact extends beyond their walls with up to 20 team members routinely participating in RVWA events, as well as 4 serving on task forces and 1 sitting on the Board to elevate women’s voices wherever possible.
Leader of Tomorrow Award
The Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes a woman in the early stages of her career who is already making a meaningful impact on the RV industry. It celebrates initiative, creativity, and a commitment to growth – the qualities that help emerging professionals become influential leaders.
Presented annually to an RVWA individual member, the award highlights the promise and contributions of the industry’s next generation.
Winner: Ronnetha Morman, marketing and operations manager, Campers Inn RV
Recipient profile: Since joining in 2022 with no industry experience, Ronnetha built the company’s first internal communications platform, launched a company-wide newsletter connecting employees and leadership across dozens of locations, and partnered with HR to create an employee recognition program. She did all of this while mentoring women across the entire company, making her a true leader.
Chairperson’s Award for Outstanding Contributions
Selected by the chair of the RVWA board, this award recognizes a member whose dedication, enthusiastic participation, and willingness to go above and beyond have made a meaningful difference to the Alliance. The recipient exemplifies the spirit of RVWA through service, advocacy, and an enduring commitment to its mission.
Winner: Lisa Chapman, account representative, Sharpline Converting
Recipient profile: Lisa has displayed a tireless effort in her contributions to RVWA since 2020 with her work on both the Drab to Fab and Chassis to Classy projects – putting in over 1,000 hours across both builds. In all aspects of her life she works to educate and elevate others, often without apt recognition and never losing sight of the “why”.
