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https://woastl.org/nominate | Now - January 11, 2026 Please consider honoring a special volunteer by nominating her to be a 2026 Woman of Achievement. Please complete the nomination form online and/or send in the mail. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement honors 10 outstanding volunteers and we only learn about them and their stories from you! The deadline for nominations is Sunday, January 11, 2026. Once selected, the Class of 2026 honorees will be celebrated May 19 at the 2026 Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Please submit your nominations today at https://woastl.org/nominate. _______ • Eligible nominees are outstanding female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted • Self-nominations are accepted • Deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 11, 2026
Call for Nominations: Women of Achievement 2026
https://woastl.org/nominate | Now - January 11, 2026 Please consider honoring a special volunteer by nominating her to be a 2026 Woman of Achievement. Please complete the nomination form online and/or send in the mail. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement honors 10 outstanding volunteers and we only learn about them and their stories from you! The deadline for nominations is Sunday, January 11, 2026. Once selected, the Class of 2026 honorees will be celebrated May 19 at the 2026 Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Please submit your nominations today at https://woastl.org/nominate. _______ • Eligible nominees are outstanding female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted • Self-nominations are accepted • Deadline for submissions is Sunday, January 11, 2026
Call for Nominations: Women of Achievement 2026
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Anna M. Warfield and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Anna M. Warfield
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Gail Olson and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Gail Olson
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Alice Ludmer and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Alice Ludmer
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Letty Preston Goering and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Letty Preston Goering
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Jodie Condie Finney, DPT and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Jodie Condie Finney, DPT
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Buffy Dillon and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Buffy Dillon
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Theresa Bradley and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Theresa Bradley
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Melanie Barrier and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Melanie Barrier
Women of Achievement's Class of 2025 was recognized at the 70th Anniversary 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 13 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Mendi Baker and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2025 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the metropolitan St. Louis region through voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Mendi Baker — Military Family Advocacy Melanie Barrier — Music Therapy Theresa Bradley — Community Enrichment Buffy Dillon — Health & Education Jodie Condie Finney, DPT — Caring & Compassion Letty Preston Goering — Multicultural Outreach Jennifer Hope — Youth Healing & Welfare Alice Ludmer — Volunteer Leadership Gail Olson — Community Revitalization Anna M. Warfield — Spirit of Giving The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive process beginning with nominations submitted by the public. The honorees are volunteers who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region through uncompensated voluntary contributions, volunteer leadership and a significant breadth of a volunteer career. The 2025 Women of Achievement was Julie Williams (Class of 2022) and the vice chair is Vicki Friedman (Class of 2022). Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2025 Women of Achievement Honoree: Mendi Baker
70th Anniversary✨2025 Women of Achievement ✨ From Ferguson to Sullivan to St. Louis, this year’s honorees come from across the metropolitan region with extensive and impactful volunteerism. We're excited to honor these remarkable women for their outstanding volunteer service, leadership and dedication to positively impacting the well-being and welfare of those living in the St. Louis region. 2025 marks Women of Achievement’s 70th anniversary, and this year’s honorees mark 700 St. Louis-area women who have received the award since 1955. Learn more about the 2025 honorees at https://www.woastl.org and please join us in celebrating this year's honorees at the 2025 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis on Tuesday, May 13.
Introducing the 2025 Women of Achievement
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