Zonta Women of Achievement 2016

Fred Lynch

Friday, November 18, 2016

The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau celebrates the achievements of local women at its annual luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center.

Patricia Ray reacts Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 after she is announced the winner of the Zonta Club's 2016 Woman of Achievement Award at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Chris Sheets, right, and Melanie Baxter work at the Zonta booth at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Donna Seabaugh, right, visits with Tammy Palisch at a booth promoting h.o.w.?Jewelry at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Nicole Nguyen, left, Carrie Tracy and Meredith Ogburn pose for a photo Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau.

The Zonta Club's 2016 Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Zonta Club charter member Mary Greaser receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta Club charter member Naomi Newman, right, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from Vicki Frank at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Dr. Christy Fowler, left, presents Zonta charter member Mary Scherer with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Megan Boudreaux, founder of Respire Haiti, speaks after receiving the Celebration Award at the Zonta Club's Women of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.

The Zonta Club's 2016 Woman of Achievement luncheon Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Dr. Christy Fowler, left, recognizes Dr. Kate Barnette as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Marsha Haskell, left, recognizes Charlotte Craig as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Cheryl Klueppel, right, recognizes Elizabeth Gray as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Vicki Frank, right, recognizes Sandy Hastings as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Cheryl Klueppel, left, recognizes Brenda Newbern as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Cheryl Mothes, left, recognizes Michelle Outman as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Patricia Ray, left, is recognized by Zonta ambassador Verlene Luna as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award, as Dr. Joel Ray looks on, Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Zonta ambassador Krisinda Cook, left, recognizes Kathy Smith as a nominee for the Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Patricia Ray, center, receives the Zonta Club's 2016 Woman of Achievement Award from Callie Welker, left, and Casey Crowell Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)
Patricia Ray kisses her husband, Dr. Joel Ray, after she received the Zonta Club's 2016 Woman of Achievement Award Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at Ray's Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.