Inaugural Women In Leadership Luncheon celebrates women of the region

State Representative Kathleen James and three other women from southern Vermont were honored May 11 at the inaugural Women in Leadership Luncheon at the Wilson House in Dorset, sponsored by the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Berkshire Bank.

James, a Bennington Democrat, was presented with the Outstanding Leader and Advocate for Women in Recovery award. She was unable to attend the luncheon and accepted the honor via video.

Other winners included: