NewsNovember 19, 2021

The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau held the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The club presented annual awards and recognized local scholarship recipients at the annual fundraiser, with all proceeds benefitting the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau's principal event for local and international service projects and scholarships to support and improve the lives of women in the Cape Girardeau area and Haiti. This year’s honorees include: Carolyn Bohnert, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Randa Rawlins, who received the Celebration Award; And Women of Achievement Award nominees Sarah Bradshaw, Tamara Zellars Buck and Gwen Maloney. This is the first year all three Women of Achievement Award nominees tied and were declared co-winners of the award, and each received an award and plaque. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau held the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 
The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau held the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. 
From left: Zonta Women of Achievement 2021 Honorees Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, Sara Bradshaw and Gwen Maloney stand on stage with their awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
From left: Zonta Women of Achievement 2021 Honorees Dr. Tamara Zellars Buck, Sara Bradshaw and Gwen Maloney stand on stage with their awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A member of the audience takes photos on his phone during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
A member of the audience takes photos on his phone during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Sandy Hastings presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Sandy Hastings presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Carolyn Bohnert gives a short speech after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Carolyn Bohnert gives a short speech after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Tamara Zellars Buck claps while sitting in the audience during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Tamara Zellars Buck claps while sitting in the audience during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Janet Ruopp presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Janet Ruopp presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Randa Rawlins gives a short speech after receiving the Celebration Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Randa Rawlins gives a short speech after receiving the Celebration Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Janet Ruopp presents Randa Rawlins with the Celebration Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Janet Ruopp presents Randa Rawlins with the Celebration Award during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees watch videos about award recipients during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Attendees watch videos about award recipients during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Julie Palmer presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
Julie Palmer presents awards during the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau’s 2021 Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Conference Center in Cape Girardeau.
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The Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau held the annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, at the Drury Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Cape Girardeau. The club presented annual awards and recognized local scholarship recipients at the annual fundraiser, with all proceeds benefitting the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau's principal event for local and international service projects and scholarships to support and improve the lives of women in the Cape Girardeau area and Haiti. This year’s honorees include: Carolyn Bohnert, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award; Randa Rawlins, who received the Celebration Award; And Women of Achievement Award nominees Sarah Bradshaw, Tamara Zellars Buck and Gwen Maloney. This is the first year all three Women of Achievement Award nominees tied and were declared co-winners of the award, and each received an award and plaque. To purchase photos from this gallery for personal use, call 573-388-3620 and ask for Sharon or Renda.

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