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Dawn Best, owner of Best Life Photography in Coeur d'Alene, has been selected as an Official Participating Photographer for the 2027 Women of Impact National Publication.

The national portrait and storytelling initiative is dedicated to recognizing women whose leadership, service, influence, and contributions are creating meaningful impact in their families, professions, organizations and communities.

Through Women of Impact, participating photographers serve as local stewards of the initiative, identifying and honoring women whose stories deserve to be recognized and preserved.

As a selected photographer, Best will photograph Women of Impact honorees, creating portraits and helping tell their stories for inclusion in the 2027 national publication, a press release said.

“Every woman has a story worth telling and an impact worth remembering. I’m honored to use my art to shine a light on the women in our community whose strength, courage, leadership, and quiet acts of kindness make a lasting difference," Best said. "Their stories deserve to be seen, celebrated, and preserved for generations to come."

Women of Impact was founded on the belief that meaningful impact is not defined by a title, position, or public recognition, the release said. Honorees may be business and community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, volunteers, mothers, mentors, advocates, or women whose influence is felt most deeply by the people around them.

"The 2027 publication will bring together portraits and stories created by participating photographers across the country, forming a collective record of women whose contributions deserve to be seen, celebrated, and preserved," the release said.

Best will begin accepting nominations for Women of Impact honorees in November.

Nominations close Nov. 30.

For information about local nominations or participation, contact: mybestlifephotography.com; [email protected]; 208-818-7573