Friday, December 12, 2025
YWCA’s Leader Lunch is St. Louis’ longest running annual event that celebrates professional women for their achievements at work and their contributions in the community.
Honorees are nominated by community members and selected by a volunteer panel of members of the Academy. Each year, a new class is inducted into the Academy of Leaders at the luncheon, where they are honored by an audience of 700+ area professionals.
Nominate a Leader of Distinction
Nominations are now open for 2025 Leaders of Distinction! Do you know a local woman who exemplifies excellence and gives back to the community? You can nominate her to be a Leader of Distinction here.
Nominate a Future Leader
Leaders in the Workplace program
The Leaders in the Workplace program gives employers the opportunity to honor select employees for their contributions in the workplace. These women receive acknowledgement at the event and in the program.
To find out more about Leaders in the Workplace, contact:
Aimee Frey, Chief Development Officer
afrey@ywcastlmo.org
314.531.1115, ext. 5230
Sponsorship Opportunities
YWCA offers many opportunities for sponsorship support of this annual event, from Presenting and other top-tier categories, to partners, industry, and in-kind sponsorships that help our non-profit agency defray the cost of event production.
Leader Lunch celebrates professional women, educates the community, and raises funds to support the crucial services YWCA Metro St. Louis provides for women and families in our region.
To discuss a level of sponsorship that best suits your business, contact:
Aimee Frey, Chief Development Officer
afrey@ywcastlmo.org
314.531.1115, ext. 5230
Volunteer
We can’t throw an event this big without volunteers! We have dozens of positions available, including selection committee, event setup, registration, and more.
Interested in volunteering?
Contact Maribeth Kalfoglou
mkalfoglou@ywcastlmo.org
314.531.1115, ext. 5235