Soroptimist International of Friday Harbor presented its annual awards at the Notable Women’s Luncheon, March 6.

The awards culminate a year of fund-raising and a well-vetted application process by its Best for Women committee.

The signature program of Soroptimist International of the Americas is the Women’s Opportunity Award.

Given to a women head-of-household who is furthering her education.

This years’ recipient is Catalina Kohring from Lopez Island.

Kohring spoke about her efforts to overcome challenges and finish college, and her goal of becoming a teacher.

To assist her towards these efforts, she received a check for $5,000.