For almost four decades YWCA Metro St. Louis has set the standard for the recognition of outstanding women whose accomplishments draw accolades from their professional peers and the community at large.

Now in its 39th year, the annual YWCA Metro St. Louis Leader Lunch promotes awareness, understanding and appreciation of the extraordinary contributions of women to the strength and growth of St. Louis' corporate, entrepreneurial, educational, non-profit, medical, racial justice, technological, artistic, scientific, political and philanthropic communities.