Soroptimists will honor four at lunch

Soroptimist International Huntington Beach will honor four Orange County women at its 24th Annual “Making a Difference for Women” awards ceremony and fundraising luncheon at 11:30 a.m. May 12 at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort.

This year’s award recipients are Marcia Manker, chief executive of Orange Coast Memorial Hospital, for “Advancing the Status of Women in Health;” Marilyn Macallister, “Woman of Distinction in Community Volunteer Development;” Dr. Susan Roper, Huntington Beach Leadership Academy, “Woman of Distinction in Education;” and the Rev. Mary Walton of Interval House Crisis Shelters for “Women Helping Women.”

The panel of judges for this year’s awards was Dianne Harman, Shirley Dettloff, Ulla Herman and Jackie Cherwick Ritacco.

To receive an invitation, make a reservation, make a donation or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call event Chair Nouha Hreish at (714) 840-5558.

For more information about Soroptimists International Huntington Beach, e-mail info@soroptimisthuntington beach.org or visit soroptimisthuntington beach.org.

— Candice Baker