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Women of distinction

By Annie Blaylock McQueen, Staff writer | October 31, 2017

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Paul Somerville and Kristina Somerville (Photo: Michelle Watson)

Alissa Maples, DeeDee Marsh and Kelli Weinzierl will co-chair the 31st Winter Ball, Club 31, on Jan. 27 at the Hilton Americas. ABC13’s Women of Distinction will be honored for their volunteer efforts in the community. The gala will benefit the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Honorary chair is Trini Mendenhall. This year’s WOD are Kristy Bradshaw, Kim Padgett, Amy Pierce, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Leigh Smith, Kristina Somerville (pictured, with Paul Somerville), Ileana Trevino, Stephanie Tsuru, Hallie Vanderhider, Sharleen Walkoviak and Carol Sawyer, the 2018 Ambassador.

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