The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County 40th Annual "Women of Distinction" Awards
Nicole Wagner, Executive Director, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County, "Women of Distinction" Luncheon Award Ceremony on May 17th 2024.

The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County 40th Annual "Women of Distinction" Awards

The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County 40th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon was held at the Brookfield Conference Center on May 17th, 2024.

This luncheon is the signature annual event and the largest fundraiser for the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF).

The "Women of Distinction" Awards event began in 1985 through the YWCA and recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments and leadership of women in Waukesha County who have demonstrated their passion and commitment to improving the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other women and girls to do the same.

The 2024 "Women of Distinction" Award Honorees are:

- Lily Pemble, of Wind Lake, Senior at Muskego High School.

- Erin DeJarlais, of Sussex, Senior Consultant, Inception Health of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.

- Karlee Horlacher, of Mukwonago, Corporate Account Manager at Inpro.

- Ana Simpson, of Waukesha, Chief Executive Officer of Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast.

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) was established in 2004 and seeks to improve the quality of life for women and girls in Waukesha County.

Since its inception, WGF has awarded more than $1,800,000 to nonprofit organizations that promote the health and well-being, self-sufficiency, and empowerment of women and girls of all ages.

Thanks to MKE Lifestyle Magazine and the "Out & About" section for your support! Stay tuned for more photos coming your way in MKE Lifestyle soon! Cheers! 🙏😁👍📷 Photographer/Producer Erol Reyal

Genevieve Schmidt, Chair of the WGF Women of Distinction. Photo by Erol Reyal
Karie Stupek, WGF Board Chair, and Nicole Wagner, WGF Executive Director. Photo by Erol Reyal
Cara Olson, Tania Sinha and Marin Olson. Photo by Erol Reyal
The Women & Girls Fund Women of Distinction Committee. Photo by Erol Reyal
The Women & Girls Fund Women of Distinction Committee. Photo by Erol Reyal
The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County, Board of Directors. Photo by Erol Reyal
Featured Artist, Marilee Shepard. Photo by Erol Reyal
Raffle Items at the Women of Distinction (WOD) Luncheon. Photo by Erol Reyal
Raffle Items at the Women of Distinction (WOD) Luncheon. Photo by Erol Reyal
Co-Chairs of the Handbag Raffle Committee, Women of Distinction Luncheon, Laura Swan and Maria Manby.
Co-Chairs of the Handbag Raffle Committee, WOD Luncheon, Laura Swan and Maria Manby.
Laura Swan, 2020 Mrs. Wisconsin United States. Photo by Erol Reyal
Ana Simpson, Genevieve Schmidt, Robyn Ludtke, and Lily Pemble. Photo by Erol Reyal
Volunteers, Elena Loosen, Rachel Forman, and Amy Bugge from Pewaukee High School.
Erin DeJarlais, Jen Moore, Natalie Mortensen, and Kathy Allen. Photo by Erol Reyal
Theresa Ohm, DeAnne Blazek, Andrea Bryant, and Susan Byshenk. Photo by Erol Reyal
Jake DeJarlais, Erin DeJarlais, Lisa Zink, and Greg Schlecht. Photo by Erol Reyal
Reuben Neese, Kyle Tetting, and Joel Dresang from Landass & Company, WGF Sponsors.
Landass & Company, Women & Girls Fund Women of Distinction Sponsors. Photo by Erol Reyal
Heather Nino, Mathew Steil, and Kai Catlin from BMO Bank. Photo by Erol Reyal
Jeff Morin and Tracy Milkowski, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Photo by Erol Reyal
Joyce Garbaciak, Anchor/Reporter, WISN-TV, Emcee of the WGF Women of Distinction Luncheon.
Joyce Garbaciak, Anchor/Reporter, WISN-TV, Emcee of the WGF Women of Distinction Luncheon.
Genevieve Schmidt, WGF Women of Distinction Chair. Photo by Erol Reyal
Nicole Wagner Executive Director, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County. Photo by Erol Reyal
Women of Distinction past Honoree, Andrea Bryant. Photo by Erol Reyal
Honoree, Lily Pemble of Wind Lake, Senior at Muskego High School. Photo by Erol Reyal
Honoree, Erin DeJarlais of Sussex, Senior Consultant, Inception Health of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Honoree, Karlee Horlacher of Mukwonago, Corporate Account Manager at Inpro.
Honoree, Ana Simpson of Waukesha, Chief Executive Officer of Girls Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast.
Nicole Wagner Executive Director, Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County Women of Distinction Luncheon.

The Women & Girls Fund of Waukesha County 40th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on May 17th, 2024. Photos by Erol Reyal

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