DAYTON — Each year for the past 45 years, outstanding women of the Miami Valley have been singled out for recognition and honor as one of the Ten Top Women.

To date, 450 women's names are on this prestigious list; this year 10 more are being added, all of whom will be presented with their awards during an "Inspiration Served Here" luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at The Schuster Center's Wintergarten. Meredith Moss, features writer at the Dayton Daily News, will be this year's emcee.

This year's

Angela Addington, founder and director of Hannah's Treasure Chest, a nonprofit agency that serves children in need.

Christine Dull, founder of the Dayton International Peace Museum.

Deborah Gross, director of development and operations, Department of Defense for Exeter Government Services.

J. Elaine Jelly, first female executive director of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley.

Carol Levitan, community activist and board member of Philips Industries.

Anne E. Ross, attorney and community leader.

Jenell R. Ross, dealer operator and vice president of the Bob Ross auto dealership.

Sharon Kelly Roth, director of public relations for Books & Co.

Judy Fanning Turner, executive director of the Miami Valley Chapter of Alzheimer's Association.

Natasha Williams, NewsCenter 7 anchor.

The women were nominated by friends and colleagues for the award, with the final selection being made by judges Pam Morris, Christy Novell, Dan Curran, Ginny Strausburg and Gary LeRoy.

"I am sure that our esteemed judges would agree that one of the most honored and challenging assignments you can undertake is to try to narrow this year's record field of deserving applicants to the final Ten Top Women honorees," said Rob Rohr, vice president of sales and marketing for Cox Ohio Publishing. "As you can see from their choices, the judges took their work very seriously and once again brought us an amazing group of women. The Dayton Daily News is pleased to be able to congratulate our winners and to share their contributions to the community with our readers."

Lucy Johnson, event and sponsorship manager for Cox Ohio, said, "The changes made to last year's luncheon proved to add an element of relaxation and enjoyment to those attending.

"This year we will continue to keep the entire program within the Wintergarten. Plasma screens will be set up so the ceremony can be viewed by all. Less-expensive tickets will be sold to those willing to sit on the upper level, which has a more limited view."

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2403 or ldempsey@DaytonDailyNews.com.

How to go

What: 46th annual Dayton Daily News Ten Top Women awards

When: Dec. 4. Registration is at 11 a.m., luncheon from

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Wintergarten of the Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton.

Cost: $60 for lower-level seating, $45 for upper level. Both prices include a $20 tax-deductible optional donation to the Dayton Daily News classroom education program Newspapers in Education. Tables for 10 can be purchased for $450 and $600 depending upon the level.

Information, reservations: (937) 225-7359 or DaytonDailyNews.com/tentop. Deadline is Nov. 28.