SANDPOINT — Five Bonner County women have been recognized as 2022's Women of Wisdom.

Selected by Women Honoring Women were: Karen Applegate, Diane Arrants, Sherry Ennis, Roxie Lowther and Patti Speelmon.

The Women Honoring Women organization is committed to recognizing Bonner County women who have contributed to the betterment of the community through their service and leadership.The committee looks for women who have vision, achieves goals through collaboration, the love of learning, a commitment to the community, leadership skills, grace, courage, integrity and an inspiration to others. The organization has recognized over 125 women since 1999. Committee members thanked everyone who submitted written nomination letters.

"There are so many exceptional women in our community it makes the selection process difficult," committee members said in a press release.

All give of the women selected have, over the course of their lives, have contributed to the betterment of community through their leadership and service, and have served as inspirational role models in Bonner County. Family and friends are invited to attend the luncheon to recognize these outstanding women.

The gala luncheon honoring the Women of Wisdom is scheduled for May 7, 2022 at the Ponderay Event Center, at 11 a.m. Gala luncheon reservations are now accepted until April 28 from Diane Stockton at 208-290-6362 or stockton_diane@yahoo.com; tickets are $30.

The luncheon includes great food, a program introducing the 2022 Women of Wisdom to celebrate their lifetime achievement award. Please plan to attend to honor these very special women.