The 2015 winner of the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year Award is Dorothy Stieben of Nex-Tech Wireless.

The award, presented at Thursday’s annual banquet, is sponsored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland and awarded in recognition for accomplishments within the business community. Recipient must have strong business accomplishments; history of community service; and Chamber of Commerce participation; and assist others in reaching their full leadership potential.

Stieben is an Agent Manager for Nex-Tech Wireless, providing support to 22 of the owner agent locations. She is a member of the local Soroptomist Chapter, serves as a minister in her church and Pastoral Council, served on the board in the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce, and is a graduate of the Leadership Hays program.

Stieben left for Guatemala in early January for a mission trip. She is helping build a home for a family in need.