Forum: Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement 2025

City Club of Boise is excited to announce Bea Black as the recipient of the 2025 Stimpson Award for Civic Engagement.

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Ms. Black is the CEO at the WCA, where she worked for the past 17 years to advance the organization’s mission to provide safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. Under her leadership, the WCA grew capacity with the building of Laura’s Home shelter and an endowment fund of more than $3.5 million. Together with her team, she has helped to raise awareness of abuse across the State. Ms. Black will retire in June of 2026.

Ms. Black has also served our community as a Trustee of the Boise Independent School District where she was elected for three terms, from 1992 - 2010.

“Bea embodies the spirit of the Stimpson Award through her tireless commitment to creating a more just, safe and compassionate community,” said Dr. Vanessa Fry, City Club Board President. “Her leadership at the WCA has not only expanded access to critical services across Idaho, but also inspired a broader civic dialogue about healing, dignity and resilience. We are honored to celebrate her as a model of community-centered leadership.”

The Stimpson Award is named for Dottie and Ed Stimpson, the visionary leaders who launched City Club of Boise in 1995 with the belief that things happen when people start talking and listening. The award recognizes those who exemplify a commitment to work together to address complex issues and serve the community.

Where: Stueckle Sky Center

When: November 13, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

Tickets: $45 for members, $55 for non-members

Reserved tables are $600.

Thank you to our generous sponsor: Boise State University School of Public Service