The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) announced the 50 nominees for this year’s Woman Volunteer of the Year at a kick-off reception on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The nominees and representatives from the nominating non-profits gathered at Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute for an evening catered to celebrate the volunteers. The reception was hosted by the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation and Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute.
Nonprofits from throughout South Florida have nominated one of their top volunteers to be considered for Woman Volunteer of the Year. The award recipient will be named at the 36th annual luncheon hosted Friday, Nov. 10 at The Boca Raton. For a list of nominees and more details visit here.
The event starts off with a Champagne reception and silent auction and the luncheon will feature a dazzling runway fashion show hosted by The Boca Raton, the iconic resort and private club, will feature a selection of its high-end retail shops such as Boca Chica, H2O, and Mr. Pink. All of the nominees will be honored during the event and the luncheon will conclude with the award recipient announcement.
Margaret L. Blume has been named honorary chair and Nancy Dockerty will serve as the event chair, as announced by JLBR president Meghan Shea.
“These remarkable nominees have made such an enormous difference in our community. We are thrilled to honor these truly deserving women who have uplifted and positively impacted so many lives,” says JLBR President Meghan Shea.
The Nov. 10 event will start at 10:30 a.m. at The Boca Raton, 501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton. Diamond General tickets are $200. Diamond tickets include general seating, champagne provided upon arrival and lunch included. Gold VIP tickets are $300. Enjoy upgraded seating in front of the runway with a Platinum Table at $4,000.
The luncheon includes a raffle with notable items donated by sponsors of the Woman Volunteer of the Year. Chandelier Table raffle tickets are available for $40. The raffle winner and their entire table will be moved to an elevated chandelier table and served a premium steak or lobster plated lunch, as well as receive a luxury swag bag.
Get the Bag raffle tickets are available for $100 each. Purchase a chance to win a Valentino Garavani Rockstud23 smooth calfskin shoulder bag in ivory with a retail value of $2,890 generously donated by Saks Fifth Avenue.
Tribute Program ads are available, as well as tables and sponsorships at www.jlbr.org. For more information, email wvoy@jlbr.org, visit www.jlbr.org, or call 561-620-2553.
The Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon celebrates outstanding women in the community nominated by nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County and Northern Broward County for their dedication and expertise as volunteers, as well as the work they do to further the missions of the organizations they serve. Proceeds benefit the Junior League of Boca Raton.
This post is sponsored by the Junior League of Boca Raton
