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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
https://woastl.org/nominate. Now - January 11, 2025. Nominations are now open! Think of women you know who go above and beyond to make a difference in the St. Louis community through their exceptional volunteer service and leadership. It's a special year for us - our 70th Anniversary - and we can't wait to honor 10 amazing volunteers who will become the 2025 Women of Achievement. 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 Saturday, January 11, 2025. Once selected, the Class of 2025 honorees will be celebrated in May at the 70th Annual Women of Achievement Award Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Please complete the nomination form online at https://woastl.org/nominate. _______ • Self-nominations are accepted • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted • Eligible nominees are outstanding female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois • Deadline is January 11, 2025
Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer: 2025 St. Louis Women of Achievement - Call for Nominations
https://woastl.org/nominate. Now - January 11, 2025. Nominations are now open! Think of women you know who go above and beyond to make a difference in the St. Louis community through their exceptional volunteer service and leadership. It's a special year for us - our 70th Anniversary - and we can't wait to honor 10 amazing volunteers who will become the 2025 Women of Achievement. 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 Saturday, January 11, 2025. Once selected, the Class of 2025 honorees will be celebrated in May at the 70th Annual Women of Achievement Award Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Please complete the nomination form online at https://woastl.org/nominate. _______ • Self-nominations are accepted • Multiple nominations of the same individual are accepted • Eligible nominees are outstanding female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area and Metro East Illinois • Deadline is January 11, 2025
Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer: 2025 St. Louis Women of Achievement - Call for Nominations
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Phyllis Weber and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Phyllis Weber
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Phyllis Markus and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Phyllis Markus
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Melinda Ligon, D.O. and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Melinda Ligon, D.O.
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Melissa A. Jaco and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Melissa A. Jaco
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Billie Kramme and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Billie Kramme
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Ali Hogan and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Ali Hogan
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Eleanor Higgins and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Eleanor Higgins
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Linda Estell and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Linda Estell
Women of Achievement's Class of 2024 was recognized at the 2024 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 14 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Kimberly Beck and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2024 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 2024 Women of Achievement: Dana Adams — Civic Responsibility Kimberly Beck — Community Welfare Linda Estell — Volunteer Leadership Eleanor Higgins — Youth Enrichment Ali Hogan — Women’s Empowerment Melissa A. Jaco — Juvenile Justice Billie Kramme — Humanitarian Concerns Melinda Ligon, D.O. — Cultural Enrichment Phyllis Markus — Multicultural Advocacy Phyllis Weber — Lifetime Service The St. Louis Women of Achievement Award, which was founded in 1955 and celebrates its 69th 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 2024 Women of Achievement luncheon chair was Peggy Holly (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
2024 Women of Achievement Honoree: Kimberly Beck
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