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Women of Achievement's Class of 2023 was recognized at the 2023 Women of Achievement Luncheon on Tuesday, May 9 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This video about the honorees and their service to the St. Louis region was shown during the luncheon. The 2023 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 2023 Women of Achievement: Katherine Glynn Anderson — Impactful Leadership Velma Bailey — Youth Enrichment Beth Boggs — Feeding Our Community Rolanda Finch — Caring & Compassion Judith Garfinkel — Arts & Education Linda Hunter — Humanitarian Concerns Erin Kramer — Spirit of Giving Kristina Le — Multicultural Advocacy Christine Pennell — Human Welfare Gabriela Ramirez-Arellano — Social Enterprise The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 68th anniversary this year, 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 2023 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Joni Karandjeff (Class of 2008) and the luncheon vice chair was Susie Knopf (Class of 2009). Pam Toder (Class of 2011) is the president of Women of Achievement and Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) 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 Photo (thumbnail) by Tom Tussey
2023 Women of Achievement Honorees
The 2023 Women of Achievement.✨ We are so proud to honor these women for their outstanding volunteer service, volunteer leadership, and their commitment to the betterment of the St. Louis region. Learn more about them at https://woastl.org/2023-honorees.
Introducing the 2023 Women of Achievement
https://woastl.org/nominate. Now - January 10, 2023. Consider honoring a special volunteer by filling out a nomination form. It's easy to complete online or it can be submitted via email or mail. Unpaid volunteers hold our community together. They're tirelessly dedicating hours and support to make the community better. Each year Women of Achievement honors women doing just this, and we learn about outstanding volunteers and their volunteer stories from you! The deadline is Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Once selected, the Class of 2023 honorees will be celebrated in early May at the 2023 Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 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. 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 Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Call for Nominations: Women of Achievement 2023. Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer
The 2022 Women of Achievement is 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 St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955, is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. The 2022 Class of Honorees: Judith R. Arnold — Community Betterment Cynthia R. Bennett — Women's Advocacy Vicki M. Friedman — Arts & Health Peggy Holly — Volunteer Leadership Rene Howitt — Youth & Family Welfare Cheryl E. Orange — Social Responsibility Wilma Schmitz — Health Advocacy Sunitha Thanjavuru, M.D. — Multicultural Leadership Julie J. Williams — Educational Enrichment Nancy Wolff — Spirit of Giving The 10 honorees were recognized at the 2022 Women of Achievement Luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This video about the honorees and their service to the St. Louis region was shown during the luncheon. It also aired on Nine PBS throughout May 2022. This year’s luncheon chair is Lynn Friedman Hamilton (Class of 2016) and vice chair is Joni Karandjeff (Class of 2008). Pam Toder (Class of 2011) is the president of Women of Achievement and Kathie Winter (Class of 2016) is the vice president. Women of Achievement presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Nine PBS. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video program produced by StoryPoint Films On-air broadcasts on Nine PBS on May 16, May 20 and May 22.
2022 Women of Achievement Honorees
Women of Achievement is currently calling for nominations for the 2022 Women of Achievement (https://woastl.org/nominate). Whether it’s a friend, neighbor or family member who has dedicated years to volunteerism or a woman who started a nonprofit organization, program or project to better serve the St. Louis community, Women of Achievement wants to hear about them. 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 • Self-nominations are accepted • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted • Deadline for submissions is Friday, January 14, 2022
Call for Nominations: Women of Achievement 2022. Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer
Women of Achievement honors the 2021 Women of Achievement – a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955, is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. The 2021 Women of Achievement: Lourdes Treviño Bailon — Community Welfare Rebeccah L. Bennett — Equitable Leadership Susan Colangelo — Social Justice Artist Judge (Ret.) Annette A. Eckert — Teen Advocate Lannis E. Hall, M.D. — Health Advocacy Rachel Goldman Miller — Lifetime Service Carole Splater — Community Betterment Grace Elizabeth Strobel — Youth Outreach Cassie A. Strom — Veterans Advocacy Cheryl D. S. Walker — Impactful Leadership The 66th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration broadcast was filmed on location at Jazz St. Louis and various Kranzberg Arts Foundation venues in the Grand Center Arts District in advance of tonight's broadcast. The celebration includes individual segments dedicated to each honoree, featuring interviews with honorees’ volunteer colleagues and family members that highlight their years of volunteer service and the impact of that service and leadership. It also includes additional segments highlighting the history of Women of Achievement and its role in recognizing St. Louis area volunteers. The mistress of ceremonies is Carol Daniel of KMOX. Marian Nunn (Class of 2013) is the president of Women of Achievement. Pam Toder (Class of 2011) is the vice president. This year’s event chair is Ida Early (Class of 2014) and the event vice chairs are Lynn Hamilton (Class of 2016) and Kathie Winter (Class of 2016). Presenting sponsors are KMOX Radio, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ladue News, and Nine PBS. Kranzberg Arts Foundation is the broadcast sponsor. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video program produced by StoryPoint Films On-air broadcast on Sep 13, 2021 on NinePBS
66th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration
Don't miss the 66th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration on Nine PBS on Monday, September 13 at 7 pm! Celebrate 10 extraordinary St. Louis area women for their outstanding volunteer service and leadership. The hour-long broadcast features the 2021 Women of Achievement and highlights each honoree's extraordinary volunteer service and the impact of that service and leadership. A recording of the program will also go online here, on Women of Achievement's YouTube channel, and Women of Achievement’s website (https://woastl.org) .
Promo: 2021 Women of Achievement Awards Celebration
Women of Achievement is currently calling for nominations for the 2021 Class of Honorees (https://woastl.org/nominate). Whether it’s a friend, neighbor or family member who has decades of volunteerism to her name or a woman who started a nonprofit organization to better serve the St. Louis community, Women of Achievement wants to hear about them. • Eligible nominees are outstanding female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois. • Self-nominations are accepted. • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted. • Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 19, 2021. • Nominate at https://woastl.org/nominate.
2021 Women of Achievement: Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer
Women of Achievement is pleased to honor the 2020 Women of Achievement – a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region. The 10 honorees were originally scheduled to be recognized at the 2020 Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton on May 12, but the luncheon was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tonight, the honorees are being recognized in this hour-long awards celebration broadcast September 14 at 7 p.m. on NinePBS and right here on YouTube. The 65th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration’s mistress of ceremonies is Carol Daniel of KMOX. The celebration was filmed at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in advance of tonight's broadcast. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955, is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. The 2020 Women of Achievement: Susan Balk — Impactful Leadership Debbie Caplin — Pet Therapy Advocacy Carlene Davis — Lifetime Service Susan Gobbo — Multicultural Enrichment Jennifer Hillman — Creative Philanthropy Susan Hockensmith — Compassionate Welfare Sherrill Jackson — Health & Education Toni Renee Jordan — Change Agent Susan Katzman — Women’s Empowerment Joan Lipkin — Arts & Social Justice Marian Nunn (Class of 2013) is the president of Women of Achievement. The chair of the 2020 Women of Achievement Awards Celebration is Joni Karandjeff (Class of 2008) and the vice chair is Elizabeth Mannen (Class of 2017). For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962.
65th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration
30-second promo for the 65th Women of Achievement Awards Celebration. The Class of 2020 honorees are being recognized in a hour-long awards celebration broadcast on Nine PBS at 7 p.m. (Central) on September 14, 2020. A recording of the program will also go online on YouTube and Women of Achievement’s website (https://woastl.org) .
Promo for 2020 Women of Achievement Awards Celebration
The 2019 Women of Achievement honorees were recognized at the 2019 Women of Achievement Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. The luncheon chair was Eva Frazer, M.D. (Class of 2014) and the vice chair was Joni Karandjeff (Class of 2008). The 2019 Class of Honorees includes: Jill Aul — Social Justice Simone Bernstein — Youth Empowerment Jessica Bueler — Community Betterment Valeda Keys — Health Advocacy Jo Ann Taylor Kindle — Spirit of Giving Kalen McAllister — Social Enterprise Mary Lieber Schoolman — Civic Responsibility Mary Harper Thomas — Educational Enrichment Cindy Lander Wallach — Youth & Family Ms. Ollie Tucker Ward — Lifetime Service For more information visit the Women of Achievement website at www.woastl.org.
2019 Women of Achievement Live Event
From an honoree who started a volunteer-based nonprofit organization to a 90-year-old honoree who has a lifetime of volunteerism, the 2019 Women of Achievement is a selection of 10 extraordinary volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan region who reflect the amazing and tireless volunteer service taking place in the our region. The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955, is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women. The 2019 Class of Honorees includes: Jill Aul — Social Justice Simone Bernstein — Youth Empowerment Jessica Bueler — Community Betterment Valeda Keys — Health Advocacy Jo Ann Taylor Kindle — Spirit of Giving Kalen McAllister — Social Enterprise Mary Lieber Schoolman — Civic Responsibility Mary Harper Thomas — Educational Enrichment Cindy Lander Wallach — Youth & Family Ms. Ollie Tucker Ward — Lifetime Service For more information please visit www.woastl.org.
2019 Women of Achievement Honorees
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