• 25 Women In Leadership

    WEEK is proud to bring you the 13th Annual 25 Women in Leadership Award.

    The prestigious 25 Women in Leadership Award is designed to recognize women of all ages from the young to the mature, all races and religions, who have demonstrated unswerving dedication to the betterment of themselves, their family, their company, and their community at large. The 13th Annual Women in Leadership Luncheon will be held at the Paradice Hotel & Casino on September 5th at 11:30 a.m. Tickets may be reserved by calling Christy Howell at 698-3728.


    Presented by:

    Peoria Chamber of Commerce

  • Mary Ward

    Great teachers go out of their way to captivate and educate students. That is what Mary Ward has been doing for the past 18 years.

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  • Gretchen Wirtz Primeau

    Every morning Gretchen Wirtz greets viewers as co-host of HOI Daybreak but her dedication to the residents of central Illinois doesn't stop when she leaves the set.

  • Dr. Amanda Wright

    Doctor Amanda Wright's dedication to her patients stretches all the way from her practice here in Peoria to Haiti where she makes annual trips as a member of the Friends of the Children of Haiti.

  • Vicki Thompson

    Vicki Thompson touches many lives through her work as Director of the Good Beginnings Program at the Children's Home.

  • Renee Andrews

    Renee Andrews is the principal at Trewyn School where every day she tries to be the principal and educator she hopes her children will experience.

  • Meredith Bunch

    As President and CEO of Midstate College, Meredith Bunch is a strong advocate for education and she leads by example.

  • Chris Compton

    Tonight's 25 Women in Leadership recipient has turned a horrible tragedy into an event that will help others.

  • Karen Datzman

    Karen Datzman is a mother, wife, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and avid volunteer. Whether it be her role as Program Manager in Global Information Services for CAT or her dedication to St. Mary's School she is always a leader.

  • Janet Jenkins

    We continue our look at WEEK's 25 Women in Leadership with an honoree who is using her skills as a former educator to mentor and motivate her restaurant staff and it's paying off.

  • Laura Evancho

    Tonight's 25 women in leadership honoree is going the extra mile. Laura Evancho not only helped found the Heartland Festival Orchestra in 2009, she puts in countless hours and wears many hats to keep the orchestra running smoothly.

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