SPECIAL SECTION
S U N D AY, S E P T E M B E R 2 2 , 2 0 1 9
Brought to you by
We asked, and the Inland Northwest answered. We put out a call seeking nominations of impressive women, leaders in business, politics, arts, philanthropy and social services. We received more than 150 nominations, and today we dedicate a special section to our 10 honorees, in addition to five other women honored for their lifetime achievements.
WOMEN OF THE YEAR Ten women of distinction doing good works in the Inland Northwest
TONI LODGE, PAGE 2
SANDY WILLIAMS, PAGE 3
TRACIE MEIDL, PAGE 4
LINDA THOMPSON, PAGE 5
JORDAN STEVENSON, PAGE 6
PAM SENSKE, PAGE 7
WENDY WILLIAMS-GILBERT, PAGE 8
ELAINE DAMSCHEN, PAGE 10
MAURA RUIZ, PAGE 11
THERESA HART, PAGE 12
LEGACY RECOGNITION Five women whose lifetime of work has left an impact on the region
SUSAN KENNEDY, PAGE 13
DR. CAROL GUTHRIE, PAGE 14
SHEILA COLLINS, PAGE 15
SUSAN VIRNIG, PAGE 16
PAULA BULKLEY, PAGE 17