Women Leaders To Be Honored At Luncheon Saturday

Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority’s Coretta Scott King Spirit of Ivy Awards luncheon takes place Saturday, January 18, and will honor seven local women.

The awards, named after Martin Luther King, Jr’s wife, will be awarded to Lexington women who exemplify the "spirit of ivy" – namely strength and endurance – in their works for the betterment of their fellow citizens and community.

This year’s honorees include Crystal Wilkinson, Scherer Boyd, Kathy Stein, Faith Calhoun, Therese Warrick, Janice Blythe, and Kourtesy Lee.

The luncheon also features speaker Charla Young.

The Saturday luncheon takes place at the Marriott Griffin Gate on Newtown Pike in Lexington. Tickets and information are available at www.akalexington.org.