Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s award recognizes Rosie Buck among “extraordinary women who have shaped our state and country’s collective past with dedication and perseverance.”

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - Assemblyman Josh Hoover has chosen community leader Rosie Buck as his 2025 Woman of the Year.

The award cements Buck’s repute as a District 7 mover and shaker. In conjunction with National Women’s Month, senators and assembly members nationwide have bestowed similar honors on exemplary women.

Californian honorees last week converged on the Capitol from throughout the state. Fair Oaks resident Buck joined a formal parade into the Assembly's green-carpeted Chamber. On Hoover’s arm, Buck heard her achievements read aloud. Politicians and the public applauded.

“Some amazing women were being honored,” Buck marveled. “I couldn't believe I was among them.” 

The ceremony followed lunch at Prelude, a favored hobnobbing spot for politicians, hosted by the District 7 leader. 

“Having known Rosie since my (2022) election, I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving of the award,” Hoover said. “She’s a business owner who is really giving back. Her efforts are of huge benefit to the community.”

Woman of the Year Buck recently began a second year as Carmichael Chamber of Commerce president. The 36-year-old also sits on Carmichael’s Improvement District Board. Buck organizes public events in her role as a Carmichael Parks Foundation director.

She's also a Kiwanis member and an Elks Lodge member. 

Buck and her mechanic husband, Jeff Buck, provide curriculum feedback and internships for the San Juan School District. In addition, the supermom does daily lunchbox prep and chauffeur duties for 7-year-old son, Archer.

Assemblyman Hoover last year named Buck Family Automotive, owned by the couple, as a “Small Business of the Month” winner.

“My office represents many communities in our region,” Hoover said. “We see Rosie at lots of events. She’s everywhere. She has tremendous energy and organizational skill. I’m in awe of how much this young woman does as a volunteer, along with being a mom, a wife and a businesswoman.”

The 5-feet, 2-inches dynamo encountered Hoover’s award as a “delightful surprise and a proud moment” in her action-packed life.

“I’m deeply honored,” Buck said. “I love representing my community. I didn’t tell many people when I learned I was Woman of the Year. When my friends found out, they were thrilled for me.

“At the Capitol ceremony, it was great to have my husband and my mom applauding from the public gallery. They were so proud. I was a bit teary and I couldn’t stop smiling,” Buck added. “But I really felt it was our community that was being honored.”