Zonta Women of Achievement Luncheon 2018

Tyler Graef

Friday, November 16, 2018

A sold-out crowd of nearly 500 people attended the Cape Girardeau Zonta Club Women of Achievement luncheon, held at Ray’s Banquet Center Friday.

Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre is seen through a decoration while delivering remarks after being named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Vendors talk with attendees during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Tameka Randle, left, and Linda Greaser pose for a photo during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Deb Maevers shares a laugh with fellow nominee Felice Patton during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Attendees talk about Zonta membership during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Vendors talk with attendees during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Melissa Daniel Bain delivers remarks after winning the Celebration Award during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Faune Riggin, nominee for the 2018 Woman of Achievement Award, is seen during the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre is congratulated by an attendee after being named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Saint Francis Healthcare System President and CEO Maryann Reese, left, and Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre, who serves as Chief Performance Improvement Officer at Saint Francis, pose for a photo after LaPierre was named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Larry LaPierre, left, and his daughter Lt. Col. Stephanie LaPierre, who serves as Chief Performance Improvement Officer at Saint Francis, pose for a photo after Stephanie LaPierre was named the Zonta club's 2018 Woman of Achievement during a luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)
Guyene Williams, right, talks with another attendee after the Zonta club's 2018 Women of Achievement luncheon in Cape Girardeau Friday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)