Gail Denver named Zonta’s Woman of Achievement 2023

Gail Denver was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award for 2023.

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range held another fantastic evening on March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day.  

“We have been celebrating our local women this way for several years and everyone always enjoys the evening so much,” President Ann Koenig said.

And about 70 people did enjoy the wonderful a capella music of Sweet Chilli, some fine canapes and cool drinks at Dusk on the Deck. 

To top off the evening Gail Denver was awarded the Woman of Achievement Award for 2023. Gail said, “I have been waiting for an invitation to Dusk on the Deck for a while and I was so pleased to be asked.”  

Unbeknownst to her, the evening was about to become even better and she was a popular and much lauded winner.  Her list of community involvements was extensive.

Local businesses pitched in with sponsorship and support. As always, Judi Coey Optometry came forward as well as Allora Holiday Homes from Maleny and La Botiga Cafe from Mapleton.  

There were 5 raffle prizes including vouchers from female owned businesses:  Rosetta’s, Kashmiah and Emmanuelle’s Beauty.

Generous patrons helped Zonta raise valuable dollars to fund their causes which include packing birthing kits, providing tertiary scholarships, assembling women’s refuge packs, working for Speak Up Now in domestic violence prevention, as well as Zonta International’s projects such as support for the women in Ukraine.

The Zonta Club of Blackall Range is a proud member of Zonta International which works towards empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.