For over 35 years, Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga has honored women annually who give of themselves through their time, energy, and talents to make a difference in the community and beyond. A Woman of Distinction is one who volunteers her time to help improve the quality of life for others. She establishes standards that inspire and encourage other women to achieve their full potential, provides leadership and influences decisions that shape and define the city and community. Women of Distinction of Greater Chattanooga is excited to announce the following 2022 Honorees:
Rebecca Ashford
President, Chattanooga State Community
Cynthia “Cindy” Hall Chandler
Attorney, Spears Moore Rebman & Williams
Patti Lamsey Dungan
Retired – currently Independent Human Resources Consultant
Angeline Betty Fairchild
Community Volunteer
Dr. June Hanks
Associate Professor, UTC
Martina Sherese Harris
Interim Dean Nursing & Allied Health, Chattanooga State Community College
Renee P. Nail
Executive Director, Scenic City Women’s Network
Janelle Reilly
Chief Executive Officer, CHI Memorial
Jody Bethea Riggs
Private Wealth Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
Mary Anne Kaiser Williams
Development Manager, Tennessee Aquarium
“We are thrilled to continue this tradition of honoring remarkable women in our community," said steering committee member Lynda Minks Hood. "This year’s exceptional honorees have set themselves apart through their civic, cultural, philanthropic, and environmental commitments. We are looking forward to celebrating them at our benefit luncheon."
Since 1993, a Tennessee Woman of Distinction recipient has been honored for her years of distinguished leadership, volunteer activities, philanthropic work or professional accomplishments that have contributed to improving the quality of life in Tennessee. This year's Tennessee Woman of the Year is Louise Mandrell.
Since 1983, more than 340 local women have been honored as Women of Distinction. This year's proceeds will benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. In Hamilton County more than 12,000 children receive books each month, regardless of family income, and each child registered from birth receives 60 books.
For more information about the annual awards luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 19, with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m., and to purchase tickets, visit WomenOfDistinctiongc.com. Tickets are $75 per person. All reservations must be made by Thursday, Oct. 13.