Women of Distinction 2011
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors for making this such a successful event!
This year’s Women of Distinction Awards was Thursday, September 15, at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside. Nine peer-nominated women were recognized by the Girl Scouts for their strength of character, commitment to community service, and dedication to mentoring girls and young women.
More than 400 people enjoyed a heartfelt speech by Golden Globe Award Winner, America Ferrera. Bringing people to tears, Ferrera talked about her battles in becoming successful and empowering young woman of today.
Save the Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. Presenter, Ambassador and Mistress of Ceremony applications accepted February 1 through April 30, 2012. Nominations for honorees accepted April 1 through May 31, 2012. For any questions, please contact Amy Johnson at amy.johnson@gwny.org 1-888-837-6410 x 6030
Our sincere appreciation to the 2011 Women of Distinction Sponsors and Supporters!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Timothy O'Mara, Attorney-at-Law
Bronze Sponsors
Alstom Signaling, Canandaigua National Bank, Cannon Industries, Complemar Packaging & Fulfillment, Eastman School of Music, First Choice Educational Tours, ING, Lifetime Healthcare Cos. Inc., Toshiba Business Solutions, Yancey's Fancy
Media Sponsor
Girl Scout Gold Award® Highest Award for Girls Ages 14-18
The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout 14-18 may earn. For many, the leadership skills, organizational skills, and sense of community and commitment that come from "going for the Gold" set the foundation for a lifetime of active citizenship. Colleges, employers and the military look favorably upon applicants with this credential. Someone once described the Girl Scout Gold Award as being "what you really want to be remembered for" in Girl Scouting.
This year’s Gold Award Ceremony was held on June 5, 2011 at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens in Depew.
Volunteer Recognition Events
2011 GSWNY Council Award Recipients and Honorees
Congratulations to all of our 2011 Council Award Recipients and Honorees. It is truly because of you that our girls can shine!
Click here to view all 2011 Council Award Recipients and Honorees
Service Unit Recognitions were also awarded this season for Outstanding Leaders, Outstanding Volunteers, Years of Service, etc. - Thank You, Congratulations to All!
For a PDF version of the photos from each event, click on the Volunteer Recognition Event locations: Brockport, NY (Rochester & Batavia areas), Buffalo, NY (Buffalo & Lockport areas) and Jamestown, NY (Jamestown area) - pictures pending.
A Big "Thank You" to all on the Adult Recognition Committee: Cindy L. Odom, CEO, Mary A. Worboys-Turner, Board Chair, Roslyn Bauman, Marilyn Boje, Cathy DeLorenzo, Fran Finnerty, Marilyn Goodberlet, Belinda Henry, Mariah Kramer, Karen Liese, Margaret Magin, Joanne Nelson, Paula Pickett, Joyce Raymond, Helen VanDerwarker, Staff Advisors: Jody Fonner and Vicki Smith.