Save the Date!
The Northshore’s Best
THE 2011 ENTERPRISING WOMAN of the Year will be presented at Sophisticated
Publisher Joanne Gallinghouse
Woman’s annual Hats Off Luncheon. Voting
Associate Publisher Sarah Cottrell
is now open (see ballot on page 31). Mark your calendars for Friday, March 23, 2012 at Tchefuncta Country Club in Covington.
Editor Amy Bouton Art Director Cheryl Feltman Sohn
The Northshore’s Best
Graphic Designer/Production Manager Holly Watson
All net proceeds from this event will benefit the
Graphic Designer/Web Master Julie O’Day
Homeless Outreach for Youth in St. Tammany (HOYST).
Senior Account Executive Gwen Anderson
So, reserve this day, find that fabulous hat, and join us as
Account Executives Nikki Lazaroe, Annie Simon
we gather to honor outstanding women in our area and to support a worthy cause close to home.
Distribution/Circulation Manager Melissa St. André Fashion Editor Patty Beal Contributing Writers Paul Cimino, Izzy Percy, Anna Ribbeck, Mary Speed
contributors
Contributing Photographers Tom Ballantine, Julie O’Day, Steve Randon Interns Allison Cheaney Production Gallinghouse & Associates, Inc.
G&A PUBLISHING COMPANY 409 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 Phone: 985-893-7350, Fax: 985-893-7686 e-mail: editor@sophisticatedwoman.com www.SophisticatedWoman.com Nikki Lazaroe is an Account Executive with over 16 years of sales experience. She is a Louisiana native, residing in Madisonville and the mother of three children.
Annie Simon is the newest addition to the SW staff as an Account Executive. She is a Louisiana native, residing in Abita Springs and a recent graduate of LSU.
Steve Randon is the official cover photographer for Sophisticated Woman. For more information about Steve Randon Studio, please visit www.steverandon.com.
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Distribution is guaranteed by direct mail plus supplemental pick-up locations.
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Freelance photographer Tom Ballantine’s charismatic personality makes every photo shoot lots of fun. He’s been married 40 years to Carol, with a daughter and grandchildren.
Gwen Anderson has been employed with Sophisticated Woman for twelve years. She is committed to her sales career and enjoys the lasting relationships she has had with all of her clients.
Anna Ribbeck is a certified Louisiana Master Gardener with roots in Mandeville. Anna has been a contributing writer with Sophisticated Woman for more than a decade.
About the cover: Cover photography: Steve Randon Photography, www.steverandon.com
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