The Greater Missouri Women of the Year Awards

Presented by Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation

Prominent leaders in Missouri who exemplify the definition of the Greater Missouri Woman are recognized and celebrated at a luncheon presented annually by the Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation.

“A Greater Missouri Woman is recognized as accomplished in her field of endeavor. The maturity and professionalism realized by reaching her level of success are demonstrated by her leadership, civic contributions and ability to inspire and support others.”

2024 Women of the Year Luncheon

July 17, 2024 | 11am – 1pm
CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Join previous Women of the Year honorees as we bring together champions to support our robust, one-of-a-kind leadership development program – Greater Missouri Leadership Challenge. The Women of the Year luncheon will inspire attendees and organization leaders as they learn more about the 2024 honorees and their commitment to advancing opportunities for all women.

Contact hello@greatermo.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

2024 Women of the Year

Angie Long
2024 Community Leader of the Year
CIO – Palmer Square Capital Management
Co-Founder & Owner – Kansas City Current

Angela Drake, JD
2024 Inspirational Leader of the Year
Veterans Clinic Founder – Emerita, University of Missouri School of Law

DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D
2024 Civic Leader of the Year
President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight
2024 Alumna Leader of the Year
Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, The DeBruce Foundation

2024 Event Co-Chairs

Dr. Kimberly Beatty
2021 Inspirational Leader of the Year
Chancellor, Metropolitan Community College

Jean Peters Baker
2019 Woman of the Year
Jackson County Prosecutor

CiCi Rojas
2013 Woman of the Year
Partner & President, Tico Productions

2024 Women of the Year Sponsors

Join our growing list of sponsors.
Contact Katie Steele Danner kdanner@greatermo.org

Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation - Women of the Year Sponsor - Shook Hardy & Bacon
Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation - Women of the Year Sponsor - Veterans United Home Loans
Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Sponsor - Clarkson Construction
Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation - Women of the Year Sponsor - Ameren Missouri

Photo Credit: Luther & Nic Taylor