Women of Distinction 2018 at Tootsies…A Night of Celebration and Cheers!

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2018 Women of Distinction Honorees, Announced at Tootsies Party were Kristy Bradshaw, Kim Padgett, Amy Pierce, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Leigh Smith, Kristina Somerville, Ileana Trevino, Stephanie Tauru, Hallie Venderhider, Sharleen Walkoviak and, center, 2018 Ambassador, Carol Sawyer

ABC13’s Women of Distinction Announcement Party is always a great evening where the women that do so much for this city can be duly recognized for their generous ways and their glamorous style.  However, this past week, not sure if it was because of our post-Harvey life we’re living where each day is mixed with both joy and sadness, I felt overwhelmed with emotion to watch these amazing ladies take the stage.  So much had been accomplished by these powerful women that I, a former Woman of Distinction myself, felt humbled by what I was hearing.  What a great group of women they were.  It was so inspiring and with the encouragement of Melanie Lawson, every one was cheering and showed their willingness to celebrate. Of course, the party being held at TOOTSIES,  whose support to charities city-wide never seems to let up, it was a great venue for having a great time!  What a grand kickoff to the January 27 Winter Ball, benefiting Chron’s & Colitis Foundation, whose theme is CLUB 31, in honor of the 31st year of this event and where these women will be formally presented. Chairs for that evening are Alissa Maples, DeeDee Marsh and Kelli Weinzierl, all former Women of Distinction.

*0085_CCFAKickoffReception_092617_MCWDeeDee Marsh, Alissa Maples, Fady Armanious, Kelli Weinzierl

*0005_CCFAKickoffReception_092617_MCWKim Padgett, Hallie Vanderhider, Leigh Smith

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Amanda Worthy Weeks, Kristina Somerville, Ericka Graham, Joanna Marks

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Jim and Jo Furr

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Leigh Smith and Ileana Trevino

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Carol Sawyer and Alissa Maples

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Gayla Gardner, Myrtle Jones, Beth Wolff

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Shelby Kibodeaux and Bruce Padilla

*Elizabeth and Alan Stein and Lesha Elsenbrook photo by Kim Coffman

Elizabeth and Alan Stein and Lesha Elsenbrook

*Beth Wolff, Mary Ann McKeithan and Cheryl Byington photo by Kim Coffman

Beth Wolff, Mary Ann McKeithan, Cheryl Byington

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 Couple of Distinction:  Lenny Matuszewski and Tamara Bonar (loved this shot!)

*0140_CCFAKickoffReception_092617_MCWKristy Bradshaw celebrating with a little help from her friends

Photos by Michelle Watson and Kim Coffman

About Roz Pactor

I am a fashion and marketing consultant and blogger based in Houston, Texas. With more than three decades of experience in fashion retailing that has spanned Foley’s, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s NYC, I have earned a reputation for delivering expertise, energy and enthusiasm to my roster of clients. I have remained closely connected with designer women’s fashion as well as the misses, teens, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories markets from coast to coast.

5 thoughts on “Women of Distinction 2018 at Tootsies…A Night of Celebration and Cheers!

  1. Enjoyed the 30 seconds of seeing you the other night at Tootsies. You are always a warm smiling face to see. Thank you for the sweet photo caption!

    Love you,

    Lenny

  2. Lenny, loved seeing you as always…..I had to use that photo as I loved it of two of my fave peeps!!! Such a great photo! xoxoxo, Roz

  3. Love what you are doing with your column. Not only is it fashion forward but you are also covering social events that are of great interest!!!! xox Mary Ann McK

  4. Thanks Mary Ann…..can’t hit them all but WOD is special!!! Such a great party and celebration of amazing women!

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