For Immediate Release

Three Jewish Women of
Achievement Honored at Ritz
 

Alice S. Handelman, third from left) congratulates 2011 Women of Achievement, from left: Diane Katzman, Fran Zamler,and Pam Toder.

Over 750 supporters gathered in the Ritz Carlton Tuesday, to honor 10 community volunteers for their work in supporting non profit organizations in our region after the trumpets blared, for their processional through the crowd.  Carol Daniel, of long-term supporter KMOX, severed as Mistress of Ceremony for this year’s event and entertained the large crowd while highlighting the effort of this year’s class.

“We are thrilled with the size of the crowd today”, says Suzie Nall, 2011 Women of Achievement Luncheon Chair.  These women have done so much for our community, it is no surprise that so many would be on hand to support and congratulate them for their service.”

The 2011 Class includes:

• Lisa Boyce    Youth Enrichment   St. Louis City
• Karen Castellano   Community Service   Town and Country
• Margo L. Deloch   Humanitarian Concerns  St. Louis City
• Diane Katzman   Creative Philanthropy  Ladue
• Becky Kueker   Volunteer Leadership   Maryville, IL
• Lisa Nichols    Youth Dedication   Chesterfield
• Pam Toder    Women’s Health   Ladue
• Corinne Walentik, MD, MPH Health Leadership   University City
• Carol Weir    Senior Health Advocacy  St. Louis City
• Fran Gelber Zamler  Community Betterment  Olivette

Presenting Sponsors:
KMOX Radio, Suburban Journals, Ladue News

Gold Sponsors:
Centene Corporation, Emerson Charitable Trust, Enterprise Holdings Foundation, Kwame Building Group, Plaza Porsche, RubinBrown, LLP,
Staenberg Family Foundation, Thompson Coburn LLP, Wells Fargo Advisors

Silver Sponsors:
Ameren Missouri, AT&T Missouri, Brown Shoe Company, Commerce Bank, Maryville University, Moneta Group, Monsanto, Neiman Marcus, Nestle Purina PetCare,
Regions Morgan Keegan Trust, Washington University in St. Louis, The Delmar Gardens Family

Supporting Sponsor:
BBJ Linen, Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation
Alice Handelman, Chair of Women of Achievement says, “Our sponsors have been extremely generous this year.  We have several that have been a part of the luncheon for many years, as well as several new supporters.  Their generosity is further evidence that they, too, want to recognize the accomplishments of these dynamic women.”
For over 56 years, Women of Achievement has recognized women who have a record of leadership in volunteer service to the greater St. Louis community, including Illinois.  Each year, ten women are selected and honored at a luncheon.

About Women of Achievement.  In 1955, the St. Louis-Globe Democrat newspaper created an awards program that became known as the Women of Achievement Award, to recognize and honor the achievements of women who, through their volunteer efforts, have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life in the St. Louis community.  The St. Louis Women of Achievement organization, a not-for-profit organization, was established in 1993 by former Women of Achievement who wished to ensure the longevity of the award for future generations of St. Louis area women. The organization's Board of Directors, comprised of past recipients of the award, continue to plan and implement the nomination, selection and award presentation process ensuring that this award will continue to enhance and honor the women volunteers in the St. Louis metropolitan region who positively impact the community for many years to come.   For more information, call 314-539-4015 or visit www.woastl.org.