Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Alpha Chi Omega of the Year, Carla Mattson!
Our 2025-2026 Mu Mu Woman of the Year is Carla Mattson. Carla is a 1968 initiate of Alpha Nu chapter at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Carla’s unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and compassionate heart have left an indelible mark on Alpha Chi Omega and beyond.
Carla’s devotion to Alpha Chi Omega is extraordinary. She supports our sisterhood at every level—her collegiate chapter at the University of Missouri, the AXO Foundation, and our Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic Scholarship Fund, where she’s been a generous donor for years. Her giving is not just financial—it’s personal, consistent, and heartfelt.
She’s a pillar of our Mu Mu chapter, having held nearly every office over the years: President, Vice President of Programs, Chaplain, VP of Altruism, Concern Chair, and more. She’s hosted Mother-Daughter ornament exchanges, Gamma summer luncheons, attends Gamma meetings regularly, countless AX National Conventions and remained a loyal Mu Mu dues-paying member for over 40 years. Her presence is steady, her leadership inspiring.
Carla helped establish a Foundation Scholarship for the Alpha Nu collegiate chapter, ensuring future generations of AXOs have the support they need to thrive. She’s a member of the Foundation Heritage Society and the Seeking the Heights Giving Honor Roll, with lifetime contributions that reflect not just generosity—but a deep belief in the power of women and education.
Beyond AXO Foundation, Carla supports Silence the Violence and contributes to her church’s annual rummage sale. She gives quietly, consistently, and with great heart. Carla Mattson embodies everything we hope for in a Woman of the Year. She leads with grace, gives with joy, and uplifts everyone around her. Her time, her treasure, and her spirit have shaped our sisterhood in lasting ways.
Carla’s Response:
Being named Mu Mu AXO Woman of the Year is such a wonderful thing and the best thing that happened to me this year. I would like to thank the women of the Mu Mu Alum Chapter for choosing me as “Woman of the Year”. I am both grateful and humbled by this award; to be included in such a list of outstanding sisters. Little did I know when I pledged Alpha Chi Omega in 1967 Alpha Nu Chapter at the University of Missouri what an impact it would have in my life. Moving to the greater KC area in 1975, I joined the Mu Mu alum group. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting the various ages and personalities in this group. It has been a constant in my life. When you attend an Alpha Chi meeting you can feel the affection and devotion your sisters feel for you. You actually feel very loved and accepted. Supporting our fraternity in many charitable ways could never pay back what Alpha Chi membership has done for me. I am so grateful for all the wonderful experiences the fraternity has given me. So a shout out to all the “Real Strong Women” that work so diligently for Alpha Chi Omega and thank you again for this great honor…It’s the best thing that has occurred in my life this year.
Past Mu Mu Women of the Year
2024-25 Janice DePalma Simpson
2023-24 Jamie Eaton & Jenny Duld
2022-23 Bev Nichols
2021-22 Whitney Schmale
2020-21 Stephanie Lower
2019-20 Janice Ryan
2018-19 Diane Blackwelder
2017-18 Amy Bartak
2016-17 Deb Taylor & Patti Yaktine
2015-16 Ashley Malone
2014-15 Mary Whitaker
2013-14 Laura Kaiser
2012-13 Ruth Britton
2011-12 Marty Hoffman
2010-11 Susan Ainsworth
2009-10 Nancy Ericson
2008-09 Kaci Brutto
2007-08 Fran Denton
2006-07 Nancy Neal
2005-06 Carolyn Young
2004-05 Bev Nichols
2003-04 Lisa Littrell
2002-03 Alice Hawk
2001-02 Beth Peer Koch
2000-01 Rosemary Schaumberg
1999-00 Jane Lohse
1998-99 Vonne Braun
Call for Nominations
The Mu Mu Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the 2026-2027 Alpha Chi Omega of the Year. Please nominate your Alpha Chi Omega sister that meets the following criteria by October 1, 2026:
- Dues paying member
- Support of Alpha Chi Omega –past and present
- Active in the community
Please include the following information with your nomination/recommendation:
- Name, Address, Phone Number, Chapter, and School
- How she meets the above criteria
- Please also include your name and phone number
All nominations should be sent to Bev Nichols at kc5cents@aol.com or Bev Nichols, 15019 Rhodes Circle Lenexa, KS 66215.
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