Woman of the Year 

Pillar To Post Home Inspectors (Pillar To Post), North America’s largest home inspection company, recently announced that franchise business owner Paige Bohrer, who owns and operates Pillar To Post Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito, was named a Bronze Stevie Award winner in the Woman of the Year – Franchising category in the 22nd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run worldwide.  The Stevie Award has been hailed as the world’s premier business award. “I’m honored to be recognized by this community of female entrepreneurs,” Bohrer said. “The business we’re in is not for the faint of heart. This recognition and the recognition in our community who trust us with their homes is further proof of the sweat equity we’ve put into our business.”

Bohrer was recognized for her standout leadership in a traditionally male-dominated industry, her rapid business growth amid shifting market conditions, and her deep commitment to community impact. Since launching her franchise in 2020, Bohrer has helped transform her territory into one of Pillar To Post’s most respected operations, earning a reputation for customer care, operational excellence, and market-leading inspection quality. Today, she and her partner Andrew Cumpston lead a growing team of inspectors, drive strategic partnerships across three counties, and remain a driving force in both the home services and small-business communities.

“Paige represents everything we value in a Pillar To Post franchise business owner: leadership, resilience, service, and an unwavering commitment to her community,” said Charles Furlough, CEO of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. “Her success is a testament not only to her talent and dedication, but also to what’s possible when strong operators combine industry expertise with a truly client-first mindset. We’re incredibly proud to see her recognized on the national stage.”

Bohrer’s franchise has become known for its consistency, thoroughness, and same-day reporting, a standard reflected across hundreds of client reviews. Beyond business growth, Bohrer invests heavily in her community through volunteer programs, support for local dog rescues and charities, and mentorship for new and aspiring women entrepreneurs entering home services.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 190 business professionals around the world, working on seven juries.

More information about the Stevie Awards for Women in Business and the full list of 2025 winners are available at Women.StevieAwards.com.