IN PICTURES: Zonta’s International Women’s Day luncheon

Women are celebrated as Zonta host a luncheon to mark International Women’s Day. See the photos here.

Every year the Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area host a special luncheon to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the women of the region. Over 300 attendees were at the 2022 event on Friday at Picnic Point.

International Women’s Day this year has the theme ‘Break The Bias’ and will be marked on March 8.

Lyn Dayas (left) and Kate Ruijter at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Suzanne Mason, Tracy Curless and Melissa Wells presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Victor and Kathryn Galea at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Victor and Kathryn Galea at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Roz Brownlie, Coralie Schutt and Lyn Ziesemer presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Min Bligh, Barbie Rushbrook and Chery Offner presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Betty Felsman (left) and Kay Pimm at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Ashleigh Johnson, Abbey Boulus and Hannah Johnson presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Zonta Club of Toowoomba Garden City members (from left) Claire Campbell, Lyn Nicholson and Sonia Wood at the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ann Merson (left) and Allison Best at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jane Degnian (left) and Donna James at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Allana O'Leary representing Are You Bogged Mate? (right) accepts the Woman of the Year award on behalf of Mary O'Brien from Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area president Barb Grey at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rosie Ebbage (left) and Janelle Cartwright at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Jan Johnson, Ros Spalding, Carol Parkinson and Roz McCallum presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Judy Moore, Mary Fortunati and Robyn Storey presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Sally Harrington, Jan Porter and Helen Rose presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Tarn McLean, Libby Kelly, Suzie Holt and Charlotte Grigg presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area members (from left) Helen Yeo, Kate Charlton and Amanda Lehane at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Allana O'Leary representing Are You Bogged Mate? (right) accepts the Woman of the Year award on behalf of Mary O'Brien from Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area president Barb Grey at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Rachelle Willis (left) and Rachael Duggan at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Meredith Blomfield, Jill Arthy and Cathy Heilbronn presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Cel Phillips, Roseanne Rowe, Regan Cass and Mary Bourke presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Denise Upton (left) and Hannah Johnson at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Allana O'Leary representing Are You Bogged Mate? (holding flowers) accepts the Woman of the Year award on behalf of Mary O'Brien from Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area president Barb Grey with TC Mayor Paul Antonio and Cr Geoff McDonald at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Allana O'Leary representing Are You Bogged Mate? (right) accepts the Woman of the Year award on behalf of Mary O'Brien from Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area president Barb Grey at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

St Ursula's College student Emily Miller with her grandparents Helen and Hugh Miller at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Allana O'Leary representing Are You Bogged Mate? (right) accepts the Woman of the Year award on behalf of Mary O'Brien from Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area president Barb Grey at the International Women's Day luncheon at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lyn Dayas (left) and Kate Ruijter at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Yolande Woods, Bruce Woods and Judy Edwards presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Jenni Ziesemer, Leanne Gillam, Lyn Nicholson and Melissa Keogh-Lancaster presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bridget Easton (left) and Mandy Smith at the International Women's Day luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are (from left) Libby Kelly, Mary Wagner, Francesca LaSping and Leonie Lyons presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

At the International Women's Day luncheon are representing YWCA (from left) Michelle Reay, Tanya Zeller, Kylie Elisaia and Francene Bain presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cr Geoff McDonald with Downlands College students Eilish Mims (left) and Brodie Bourke show their support for the #BreakTheBias theme of International Women's Day at a luncheon presented by Zonta Club of Toowoomba Area at Picnic Point, Friday, March 4, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer