The Cincinnati Enquirer

They are the champions.

Champions for women and children, people with disabilities, the disadvantaged, health care, education and the arts.

They are The Enquirer' 1996 Women of the Year, selected by the publisher's office from 415 letters nominating 99 women of distinction.

Along with past honorees, they will be saluted at a noon luncheon March 12 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Fifth and Elm streets, downtown.

Tickets, $15, may be purchased by calling 768-8104, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through March 10. Tickets also may be purchased during those hours on the 20th floor of The Enquirer building, Third and Elm streets.

Beginning Monday, The Enquirer will profile these remarkable women who will receive the 29th annual award.