Junior League of Boca Raton "Tipped Their Hats" to the 24th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Nomin

Online, October 19, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Junior League of Boca Raton held the 2011 Women Volunteer of the Year (WVOY) Luncheon and Fashion Show on Thursday, October 6, at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. This year, over 700 people attended the prestigious WVOY luncheon which honored 22 nominees from various non-profit organizations. Attendees saluted nominees and celebrated the Junior League of Boca Raton's 40 years of service by donning over-the-top and fabulous hats. Lu-Lu Thomas from the Boca Raton Historical Society was named the 2011 Woman Volunteer of the Year.

Lu-Lu has volunteered at the Boca Raton Historical Society for more than three decades. She has served as a docent, at events, fundraisers, and currently as a greeter in Town Hall. "Lu-Lu is a real inspiration, she's the epitome of a volunteer," said Nancy Dockerty, President of the Junior League of Boca Raton. "We're so thrilled our event recognizes such amazing women in our community, and admire all of the nominees for their dedication and hard work."

This year's other nominees were Karen Lynne Asher, American Cancer Society; Marti White, American Red Cross Palm Beaches-Treasure Coast Region; Tina Snider, Best Foot Forward Foundation; Anne Henderson, Boca Ballet Theatre; Roberta Valmond, Boca Helping Hands; June Gelb, Boca Raton Museum of Art; Sandy Sokolof, Boca Raton Police Services Department; Dr. Marla W. Dudak, Caridad Center; Holli Rockwell, Caring Hearts Auxiliary ; Diana Rivellino, Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League; Linda L. Behmoiras, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers; Jackie Reeves, Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce; Ann Marie Barry, Home Safe Foundation; Paula Adams, Hospice by the Sea, Inc.; Robin Deyo, Junior League of Boca Raton; Mary-Ann Knaus, Milagro Center; Marilyn Nelson, National Society of Arts & Letters/Boca Raton-South FL Chapter; Lorry Herdeen, Soroptimist International of Boca Raton/Deerfield Beach; Lisa Guarini, SOS Children's Villages - Florida; Linda Gunn, Spirit of Giving Network; Caron Dockerty, Treasures 4 Charity.

These women are nominated for making significant and noteworthy contributions to the lives of children, families, individuals and seniors within our community. Over the past 23 years, the Junior League of Boca Raton has helped recognize more 470 women volunteers in the community through this event.

For the third consecutive year, the Junior League of Boca Raton was proud to have The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation as Award Sponsor. Saks Fifth Avenue continued its decade long partnership as the Luncheon's Fashion Show Sponsor and Mercedes-Benz of Delray returned as Valet Sponsor. Additional sponsors included Presenting Sponsor - Bernard & Sylvie Godin; Community Partners - The GEO Group, Cendyn, The Rendon Center for Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine, Atlas Party Rentals; Official Magazine Sponsor - Boca Magazine; Gold Sponsor - Kazma Family Foundation; Silver Sponsors - Elaine Wold/Bay Branch Foundation, Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, Peggy Henry, Schmidt Family Foundation; Bronze Sponsor - Kathy and Paul Adkins; Champagne Sponsors - J Vineyards and Winery, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Coleman, Republic National Distributing Company, Vineyard Brands; Flower Design Sponsor - Daniel Events; Chandelier Table Sponsor - Capitol Lighting; and jewelry donated by Raymond Lee Jewelers.