The Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club held their annual Wine and Shoe Extravaganza at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. This event serves as a fundraiser for local scholarships, with three scholarships awarded each year to assist students with the cost of education. Scholarships are available to Ohio Valley seniors pursuing education at a college or trade school, as well as women returning to school after entering the workforce.
According to OVBPW member Amelia Taggart, the scholarships are meant to support individuals who are looking to further their education or enter a new field. Attendees of the event had the opportunity to vote on their favorite shoes, celebrity servers, and woman of the year. This year, the 2024 Ohio Valley Business and Professional Woman of the Year was Judge Michelle Miller.
Judge Miller expressed her gratitude for the nomination and recognition by a women’s organization, stating that it was an honor to be considered among such successful women. The event was a celebration of women’s achievements and a way to support education in the Ohio Valley community.