Women Honoring Women

Beth Stender Boyer, Stephanie Mell, Alice Lessman, Carey Miller, LaFreeda Jordan, Leslie Ecklund

Women Honoring Women Celebrates Signature Event

Photos by Steve Babin

The WEDC Foundation held its 21st annual fundraiser, Women Honoring Women (WHW) benefitting the scholars of the foundation, on September 15 at the VBC South Hall.

The 620 guests included honorees Beth Boyer; Leslie Ecklund (who also provided flowers and table décor); LaFreeda M. Jordan; Stephanie Kennedy Mell; Alice Lessmann; Carey Miller. Other special guests were Marie Waxel, Mistress of Ceremonies; Kim Caudle Lewis, WCW Chair; and Jennifer Linton, WEDC Foundation Executive Director. Catering was by VBC with chocolates donated by Pizzelles. Sound Source Production provided lights and sound; with entertainment by Karmessa with Micah J. Mentor PeggyLee Wright and Scholar Brianna Hawkins shared their story together.

Sponsors included Presenting Sponsors - Woody Anderson Ford and Cathy A. Stender; Platinum Sponsor - Deloitte; Media Sponsor -WAAY31 and Founding Sponsor Women’s Development Council.

“It was our honor to celebrate these six sensational honorees for their work in our community, most often done behind the scenes. We greatly appreciate everyone that joined us that evening in support of the WEDC Foundation so that we may continue our mission to empower future women leaders in North Alabama.” said Linton. n

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