Women of Achievement

04/13/2026

✨Introducing the 2026 Women of Achievement — 10 outstanding volunteers from across the St. Louis metropolitan region. Through their leadership and service, these women have shaped lives and strengthened communities — locally, regionally, and beyond.

The Class of 2026 reflects a powerful cross-section of our region, from St. Louis and St. Charles to St. Peters, Florissant, and Washington, Missouri, with volunteer efforts spanning family enrichment, health, social justice, veterans advocacy, creative community engagement and more.

We look forward to sharing more about each of these remarkable women in the weeks ahead.

Join us as we celebrate their impact at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

🎟️Make reservations at https://woastl.org/event .

03/02/2026

✨🌸We're looking forward to honoring this year's incredible honorees at the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Thank you so much, Audacy/KMOX, for announcing the Class of 2026 and details of the Award Luncheon!

02/19/2026

🥁🌟The moment has arrived. It's our distinct honor to announce the 2026 Women of Achievement - an inspiring group of remarkable volunteers whose service, leadership and generosity strengthen our community in extraordinary ways.

We are grateful to Ladue News for making this announcement, and we're thankful to the many members of the public who submitted numerous, thoughtful nominations during our call for nominations.

Join us in celebrating these outstanding volunteers, and save the date for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon, May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and service in areas such as education, arts, health, youth and family support, social justice, and more.

02/04/2026

“Every year, I learn about so many phenomenal women who are doing things to better our community that I had never heard of before.”

Get to know Women of Achievement President Cassie Strom as she reflects on service, leadership and the responsibility of lifting up others in this thoughtful Q&A with VoyageSTL.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about Cassie, and about the mission and values that continue to guide Women of Achievement for 71 years. Thank you, VoyageSTL!

We invite you to read and learn more about Cassie and Women of Achievement. It's a great daily inspiration! 💫

Today we’d like to introduce you to Cassie Strom. Hi Cassie, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?I spent a little over 31 years in the military. I had 10 […]

01/16/2026

A sincere thank you to our presenting sponsors — KMOX, Ladue News and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch — for helping us share our call for nominations and understanding the importance of volunteer leadership, service and community recognition.

Each year, we are grateful for their role in helping
Women of Achievement engage our community to shine a light on the remarkable volunteers who strengthen the St. Louis region.

01/13/2026

Thank you, . We are deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award.

Your participation in this year’s call for nominations was wonderful! Thank you for taking time to recognize women whose volunteer service and leadership has made a meaningful difference in our community. Your engagement allows the mission and legacy of Women of Achievement to continue.

Next➡️ Please save the date for the 2026 Women of Achievement Award Luncheon on May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

01/11/2026

⏰Tonight, at midnight, we bring our call for nominations to a close.

If you have been meaning to nominate a remarkable volunteer but haven’t yet had the chance, there is still time.

Just one single nomination can ensure that a woman’s years of volunteer service, leadership and contributions are recognized and celebrated.

If there is a volunteer whose service has made a difference in your life, your nonprofit organization or the St. Louis region, this is your final opportunity to help us honor her.

For 71 years, Women of Achievement has honored women whose volunteer service and leadership strengthen our community in powerful and meaningful yet often quiet ways.

Women of Achievement's historic tradition continues because members of the public take a moment to speak up for women whose leadership deserves to be seen.

🗓️ Deadline: Midnight - Tonight, Sunday, January 11.
➡️ Submit your nomination at https://woastl.org/nominate .
🙏 Thank you for helping us continue a tradition rooted in gratitude, service and community.

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01/11/2026

Sunday is the final day to submit nominations for the 2026 St. Louis Women of Achievement Award.

If you know a woman whose volunteer service and leadership have strengthened our community and inspired others, we would love to hear her story.

Each year, Women of Achievement selects 10 honorees from nominations submitted by the public.

The honorees are recognized at the Women of Achievement Award Luncheon in May at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

Now in its 71st year, Women of Achievement remains the oldest and longest-running program in the St. Louis metropolitan area dedicated solely to honoring women for outstanding volunteer service and leadership.

Just one more day. Submit now at https://woastl.org/nominate .

01/10/2026

There’s still time to nominate an extraordinary volunteer.💫 Women of Achievement is accepting nominations through this Sunday, January 11.

Founded in 1955, Women of Achievement is the oldest, ongoing program in the area whose sole mission is to honor and recognize the volunteer service and volunteer leadership of women.

Please help us honor the women whose volunteer service and leadership improve lives across the St. Louis region in areas such as, but not limited to, education, arts, health and human services, youth and family, philanthropy, social justice and
advocacy.

Don’t wait... please submit your nomination today at https://woastl.org/nominate .

01/09/2026

For more than seven decades, Women of Achievement has honored women whose volunteer service and leadership creates positive change in the St. Louis region. That tradition continues with your help!

If you know an outstanding volunteer who deserves recognition, please submit a nomination this weekend!

🗓️ Deadline: Sunday, January 11
✳️Nominees are female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Metro East Illinois.
➡️Submit nominations at https://woastl.org/nominate .

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01/08/2026

Only 4 days remain! Please nominate the next 2026 Women of Achievement. We rely on nominations from the community to identify the women whose volunteer efforts make our region stronger. Please help us ensure their volunteer service and leadership are seen and celebrated.

🗓️ Deadline: January 11
✳️Nominees are female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Metro East Illinois.
➡️Submit nominations at https://woastl.org/nominate .

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01/07/2026

Think of the woman who always shows up. She's the one who supports others, builds community and gives her time because she cares.

Women of Achievement honors outstanding volunteers in the in areas of education, arts, health and human services, youth and family, philanthropy, social justice, advocacy and more!

Nominations come from the public, so please help us by nominating a volunteer you may know to be a 2026 Woman of Achievement.

🗓️Nominations remain open through January 11, 2026.
✳️Nominees are female volunteers from the St. Louis metropolitan area, including Metro East Illinois.
➡️Submit nominations at https://woastl.org/nominate .

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