The Sixth Annual Influential Women Recognition Reception recognizes Kansas City's female leaders in the creative, corporate, nonprofit and entrepreneurial communities. They were selected based on their professional accomplishments, philanthropic endeavors and commitment to mentoring. KC Business magazine has honored more than 150 of Kansas City's Influential Women. 

Tickets are $30 each; $25 if you purchase six. The evening includes networking, appetizers provided by Brancato's Catering, drinks courtesy of Boulevard Brewery and Speedy's Liquors and an awards ceremony honoring the Influential Women, Class of 2012. In addition, Superior Cadillac is providing shuttle service. 

Jean Peters Baker, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
Neeli Bendapudi, Ph.D, The University of Kansas School of Business
Teia Blanchfield, Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Monica Bury, Pro Circuit, Inc.
Linda Cole, Country Club Bank
Debra Ellies, Ph.D, OsteoGeneX
Lisa Garney, LMG Construction Services
Lisa Ginter, CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Kelli Glynn, M&I Bank, Wealth Management
Lisa Goshon, Seduzione Leggs
Sr. Marie Joan Harris, Ph.D, Avila University
Tracey Hawkins, Safety and Security Source
Lisa Hays, Fresh Perspective
Jene’ Hong, Business Transition Specialists
Donna Leah Houpe, Ph.D, Harvest Church
Kay Julian, National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid-America Chapter
Elaine Koch, Bryan Cave Law Firm
Laura Laiben, Culinary Center of Kansas City
Michelle Lingenfelser, MidWest Vascular Access
Kandy Meehan, Home Rental Services
Alana Muller, Kauffman FastTrac
Lyla Perrodin, MRIGlobal
Jeanette Prenger, ECCO Select
Judy Rush, rw/2, realfake
Angela Slavens, Slavens7
Amber Steinbeck, Husch Blackwell
Tracy Stevens, MD, Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center
Teresa Stohs, Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park
Ruth Terrell, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Kelly Tyler, Kelly Tyler Training Services
Sherry Turner, Women’s Employment Network
Colleen White, Strategic Workplace Solutions