COEUR d’ALENE — Soroptimist International of Coeur d’Alene has named the 2022 “Women of Distinction” award winners.

The awards honor women whose achievements and dedication to community service set them apart. This year’s winners are:

• Arts and Culture – Debi Terracciano, Former owner – La Danse
• Business and Professional – Tara Malek, Attorney – Smith + Malek
• Community Service – Ashlee Aurora, Moyer House Manager – Children’s Village
• Education – Charlene Babb, Elementary educator – District 271
• Health – Dr. Susan Melchiore, Geriatrician – On Site for Seniors and Memory Clinic
• Public Service – Charlotte Pegoraro, Deputy Chief, East Side Fire Dept
• Senior – Joanne Forsyth, Volunteer serving others – 38th year with Alcoholics Anonymous
• Legacy – Marlo Finney Faulkner, 74 years of community service and advocacy

Chartered in 1948 as the first civic service group for women, Coeur d’Alene Soroptimist works to better the lives of local women and girls. The group awards two scholarships each year to the “Live Your Dream” award winners and hosts a mentorship program for teen girls.

2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the group’s “Women of Distinction” awards.

A luncheon to celebrate the winners will be 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.

“I am excited to celebrate this 40th anniversary and am grateful for the opportunity to chair this event and recognize women in our community while raising funds to support women and girls,” said committee chair Angie Comstock. “The impact this fundraiser has on our Live Your Dream award winners cannot be understated.”

Info: www.sicda.org