The 2025 Honorees and Finalists

Laura McHolm has dedicated over a decade of her life to advancing the mission of Claire’s Place Foundation, a nonprofit pro­viding support to individuals, children and families affected by cystic fibrosis. She joined Claire’s Place as a founding board member and now serves as chairman of the board of directors. Through countless hours donated by McHolm and her marketing team, the foundation has garnered national media attention, including features in Glamour Magazine and on CNN.
McHolm and her company, NorthStar Moving, have recently stepped up to support victims of the devastating LA wildfires. In the past few weeks, the company has donat­ed trucks and drivers to assist nonprofits in transporting large donations of essential supplies to those impacted by the fires.