Lafayette-Oxford University

The Women of Distinction luncheon benefiting Girl Scouts Heart of the South recognizes and links together groups of purpose-driven women in business, government and philanthropy throughout our council region who, like Girl Scouts, are dedicated to service and leadership.

Women are nominated for their leadership, community contributions and professional accomplishments. Nominees are positive role models whose accomplishments inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams.

2019 NOMINEES

Dr. Premalatha Balachandran
Julia Blackmon
Elizabeth Heiskell
Lynnette Johnson
Kent Magee
Helen Phillips
Jenny Rayner
Audra Rester
Ashley Wilkinson

And the Lafayette-Oxford-University Area was pleased to honor its fourth Girl Scout of Distinction, Haleigh Garcia, at this year's event.

2018 NOMINEES

Catherine Traylor Alderson
Dr. Alice Clark (selected as honoree)
Carole Butler Haney
Dicki King
Larraine Kepzig Kitchens
Laura Martin
Vivian F. Banks Price
Kyle Still
Peyton Warrington
Torie Marion White
Jennifer Yancy

And the Lafayette-Oxford-University Area was pleased to honor its fourth Girl Scout of Distinction, Kaleigh Garcia, at this year's event.

Read about our amazing nominees in the 2018 Lafayette-Oxford-University Women of Distinction Souvenir Program below!

2017 NOMINEES

Kathy Brummett (selected as honoree)
Tricia Barrios
Camie Bianco
Betty Bloom
Cheryl Cannon
Patsy Haynie
Sue Keiser
Karen Patterson Kurr

And the Lafayette-Oxford-University Area was pleased to honor its third Girl Scout of Distinction, Yazmin Goulet, at this year's event.

Read about our amazing nominees in the 2017 Lafayette-Oxford-University Women of Distinction Souvenir Program below!

2016 NOMINEES

Dr. Gloria Kellum (selected as honoree)
Shirley Crawford
Shannon Ferguson
Brittany Gilleylen
Janis Miller
Wanda Poole
Elizabeth Randall
Pam Swain
Dr. Judith Thompson
Rosie Vassallo

And the Lafayette-Oxford-University Area was pleased to honor its second Girl Scout of Distinction, Mattie Harwood, at this year's event.

Read about our amazing nominees in the 2016 Lafayette-Oxford-University Women of Distinction Souvenir Program below!

2015 NOMINEES

Betsy Smith (selected as honoree)
Allyson Best
Carolyn Carter
Marcia Cole
Sherri DeLashmit
Peggie Gillom-Granderson
Mary Leary
Libby Lytle
Sherry Wall
Janet Wilkins

And the Lafayette-Oxford-University Area was pleased to honor its first Girl Scout of Distinction, Annabella Ware, at this year's event.

Read about our amazing nominees in the 2015 Lafayette-Oxford-University Women of Distinction Souvenir Program (below) and view pictures from this year's luncheon in Oxford.

A special thanks to the 2015 Lafayette-Oxford-University WOD Committee Members: Chairperson - Vicki Sneed, Jennifer Eastland, Mary Haskell, Margaret King, Molly Meisenheimer, Katie Naron, Kyle Still, and Abi Rayburn.

For more information about the Women of Distinction award, please contact Jenny Jones at 662.350.6041.

2014 NOMINEES

Mary Ann Connell (selected as honoree)
Cynthia Bolden
Kasey Daniels
Carol Dye
Donna Fisher
Beth Fitts
Lila Herren
Lynn Klepzig
Kathy Mooney
Katie Naron
Rachel Robinson
Linda Spargo
Rachel West

2013 NOMINEES

Mary Ann Fruge' (selected as honoree)
Dr. Mona Castle
Kay Cobb
Lucille Easterbrook (posthumously)
Sandra Guest
Leisa McElreath
Holli Ratcliffe
Robyn Tannehill
Lena Wiley
Rev. Dr. Ethel Young-Minor

2012 NOMINEES

Jan Robertson (selected as honoree)
Patricia Lamar (special honoree, posthumously)
Kate Rosson
Amberlyn Liles
Penny Sisson
Dana Williams
Midge McCay
Kristy Bridgers
Sue Hodge
Lynn Sloan

2011 NOMINEES

Vicki Sneed (selected as honoree)
Vickie Cook
Christy Knapp
Moni Reynolds
Sonia McKeithen
Molly Meisenheimer
Christy Grice
Bettye Galloway
Charter Road Hospitality Group (Mary Grace Brower, Emily Rikard, Gwen Lewis, Jessie Creager, Brigit Bibbs, Mary King)
Jean Shaw

For more information about the Women of Distinction award, please contact Jenny Jones at 662.350.6041.