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Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Ivy Grant and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Ivy Grant
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Aleeza Granote and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Aleeza Granote
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Jeanne Savel and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Jeanne Savel
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D.
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Staycee Dixson and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Staycee Dixson
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Helen M. Wall and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Helen M. Wall
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Julie C. Treloar and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Julie C. Treloar
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Terrie Desloge and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Terrie Desloge
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Karen Dawson and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Karen Dawson
Women of Achievement's Class of 2026 was recognized at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This short video about Marcy Bursac and her volunteer service in the St. Louis region was shown during the Award Luncheon. The 2026 Women of Achievement are a selection of 10 outstanding 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 2026 Women of Achievement and their designations are listed below. Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Across neighborhoods, schools, nonprofits and advocacy efforts throughout the region, these volunteers’ leadership has shaped lives and strengthened communities locally, regionally and even globally. The Class of 2026 represents a powerful cross-section of the metropolitan area—from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant and Washington, Missouri—with volunteer efforts that span family enrichment, veteran’s advocacy, neurodiverse advocacy, health, social justice, and creative community engagement. Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from an extensive nomination and review process, beginning with nominations submitted by the public. Cassie Strom (Class of 2021) is the president of Women of Achievement and Cynthia R. Bennett, DBA (Class of 2022) is the vice president. Bess Wilfong (Class of 2004) was the chair of the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon. Eleanor Higgins (Class of 2024) was vice chair. Women of Achievement's presenting sponsors are Ladue News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch and KMOX Radio. For more information, please visit https://woastl.org or call 314.896.4962. -- Video produced by StoryPoint Films
2026 Women of Achievement Honoree: Marcy Bursac
Introducing the 2026 Women of Achievement — 10 outstanding volunteers from across the St. Louis metropolitan region. Through their leadership and service, these women have shaped lives and strengthened communities — locally, regionally, and beyond. The Class of 2026 reflects a powerful cross-section of our region, from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant, and Washington, Missouri, with volunteer efforts spanning family enrichment, health, social justice, veterans advocacy, creative community engagement and more. We look forward to sharing more about each of these remarkable women in the weeks ahead. The 2026 Women of Achievement: Marcy Bursac — Family Enrichment Karen Dawson — Community Betterment Terrie Desloge — Neurodiverse Advocacy Staycee Dixson — Fostering Support Aleeza Granote — Family Support Ivy Grant — Women’s Empowerment Jeanne Savel — Veterans Advocacy Pamela M. Stanfield, Ed.D. — Social Justice Julie C. Treloar — Creative Comfort Helen M. Wall — Health Advocacy Join us as we celebrate their impact at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. 🎟️Make reservations at https://woastl.org/event Learn more about the 2026 honorees: https://woastl.org/2026-honorees
Introducing the 2026 Women of Achievement
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
Nominate an Outstanding Volunteer: 2026 St. Louis Women of Achievement - Call for Nominations
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