Nominations Now Open for 2024 Amarillo Women of Distinction Awards
July 09, 2024
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains announced nominations are open for the 2024 Woman of Distinction awards. Honorees will be recognized at the annual Women of Distinction Luncheon held at the Amarillo Botanical Gardens on Thursday, November 7.
The Women of Distinction program is composed of five awards:
- Woman of Distinction Award: This purpose-drive woman is a champion for female ambition and connects with others to create impactful solutions. She is an inspirational role model who shows young girls how to create positive change in our world, demonstrating exceptional leadership and service to our community.
- Lifetime Achievement Award*: This lifelong Girl Scout has dedicated her life to serving in the interest and support of female leadership. She champions for the advancements of the quality-of-life for girls and women.
- Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout Award: He is a champion for the girls and women in our community. He serves our community, displays exceptional leadership and helps advance the quality-of-life for girls and women.
- Rising Star*: Girl Scouts know there's no 'right age' to begin making a difference. This young Woman of Distinction, between 14-17 years of age, has volunteered, supported or been a member of the Girl Scouts for a minimum of two years. She has demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication and has made significant contributions in her community.
- Outstanding Community Partner: This award recognizes organizations, corporations, or foundations of all sizes for their philanthropic and/or exceptional involvement with Girl Scouts or local community. This partner makes an impressionable difference to enhance education, transform communities and is dedicated to empowering young leaders.
*Rising Star and Lifetime Achievement nominees must be or have been a Girl Scout to be eligible.
All nominees should be leaders in the Amarillo area who have made outstanding achievements in their communities and serve as positive role models for girls.
Visit gs-strong.org/amarillo2024 to nominate an extraordinary woman, man or organization to be considered for the 2024 Women of Distinction awards.
For more event information, contact Tasha Reid, treid@gs-top.org.
Nominations will be accepted online through August 2, 2024.
