Distinguished Young Women OF Kentucky At-Large
is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.
Class of 2024 Program
Date TBA
Where:
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Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA
Life-Changing Experience
College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky At-Large
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Taylor County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Governor's Scholars ProgramCheer Squad (all four years)Senior Class President Beta President, Taylor County (two years)Invited to join the Council for Academic SuccessAccepted into Show ChoirInvited to join Chamber ChoirCo-President of FCCLA (Taylor County Chapter)All-American Award at UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) CampRegional VP of Community Service (FCCLA)
Activites:
Governor's Scholars ProgramKentucky Youth AssociationStrong Girls LeaderCouncil for Academic Success and Excellence
Additional:
Worked vacation Bible schoolTaught tornado safety with Red CrossChoreographed Junior Beta songfest danceLead leadership group for elementary studentsSang at Veteran's Day ceremony
2024 Madison County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Top Attorney Award at 2023 Yale Bulldog International Mock Trial InvitationalYale University Bulldog International Mock Trial Competition Top Witness (2023)First Place Representative for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference (2022)Top Attorney Award Kentucky State High School Mock Trial Competition (2023)Top Attorney Award Kentucky Regional High School Mock Trial Competition (2023)National Champion 2022 Platinum Dance National CompetitionRepresented the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the National Judicial Competition (2022)2023 Miss Senior Showstopper Top Attorney Award at the University of Kentucky Mock Trial TournamentTop Advocate for the Kentucky United Nations Assembly
Activites:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for the United States for the National Judicial CompetitionKentucky Youth Assembly 2023 Chief Justice Kentucky Governors Scholar Captain of Kentuckys Team for the Yale Bulldog International Mock Trial Competition Page for Kentucky House of Representatives (2023 Legislative Session) Captain of Model Laboratory's Mock Trial TeamCaptain of Model Laboratory's Varsity Golf TeamModel High School Debate Team Founder and PresidentStudent Representative for Model Laboratory High Schools Advisory BoardClass of 2024 Class Secretary
Additional:
Student Mentor at Laura's School of DanceFounder of "Treats of Hope" NonProfit OrganizationStudent leader of NICU "Early Birds" FoundationPatty A. Clay Auxiliary Organization Member
2024 Nelson County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Governor’s Scholar ProgramHugh O'Brian Youth Leadership SeminarNational Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor SocietyAcademic Team Writing Composition Governor’s Cup District 1st PlaceNational Federation of Music Clubs Superior Ratings in piano solo - 9 yearsKentucky Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra - 2 consecutive yearsCross Country Academic All State AwardDistinguished Solo Performance - Violin SoloDistinguished rating at Kentucky Music Educators Association - Full Orchestra
Activites:
Cross CountryNational Honor SocietyPianoBardstown High School OrchestraStudent CouncilY-ClubFellowship of Christian AthletesPep ClubTennisTri-M Music Honor Society
Additional:
Operation Christmas Child Popsicle Races Church Mission Trip Praise and Worship BandPlaying Violin at Guthrie Opportunity Center
2025 Local Participants
