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WIN for KC – Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon

February 1st is the date for WIN for KC’s 19th Annual Women’s Sports Awards Luncheon at the Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center. The luncheon celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day and recognizes local girls and women for their contributions and achievements in sports and fitness. Sherri Enright is the chairman, and Kerri Walsh-Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist; is the keynote speaker.

Also featured in the January 26th issue of The Independent

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Luncheon Committee Members: (Front row) Tiffany Goddard, WIN for KC; Rachel Sexton, Mary Buschmann, Wendy Hageman, board chairman; Sherri Enright, chairman;  Amy Miller, Kathy Nelson, Kansas City Sports Commission; and Carissa Froome (back row) Michelle Ford, Lisa Stalcup, Kimberly Hobbs, Stephanie Stollsteimer, Kate O’Neill Rauber, and Laura Rogers (out of camera range) Jane Wilson, WIN for KC; Jessica Dickson, Bethany Humphrey, Christine Kemper, Sarah Morris, and Peggy Waggoner

 

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