Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to Celebrate Two Decades of Female Empowerment
The 20th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon, presented by Verizon, will honor women and young women for their leadership and service
July 23, 2024
CONTACT: Stephanie Horne, 469-994-1629, shorne@gsnetx.org
DALLAS, TX — The Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their prestigious Women of Distinction Luncheon (WDL), celebrating exceptional female leaders from accomplished high school students to influential executives. This milestone event, presented by Verizon, will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Hilton Anatole, under the esteemed leadership of Event Co-chairs Andrea Weber and Kim Williams.
“Verizon is proud to partner with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to present its Women of Distinction Luncheon,” said Michelle R. Miller, Senior Vice President and Coastal Plains Market President for Verizon and GSNETX Board Member. “With a commitment to enrich lives every day, Verizon is honored to join together with the North Texas community to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Women of Distinction Luncheon. This amazing event has amplified the contributions of numerous trailblazing future women leaders, along with many established men and women, who have made a positive impact right here where we live, work and play.”
This year’s honorees include two Women of Distinction, Caren Lock, Regional Vice President & Associate General Counsel, TIAA, and Cassandra McKinney, Executive Vice President, Executive Director of the Retail Bank, Comerica Bank. High school students Rida Ahmed, Dylan George, and Katherine Polimerou will be recognized as the Mary Anne Cree Young Women of Distinction, a prestigious title awarded to Gold Award Girl Scouts whose projects made a sustainable impact on a local challenge linked to national or global issues.
"As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Women of Distinction Luncheon, we reflect on two decades of honoring extraordinary leaders who inspire us with their dedication and commitment," said Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO of GSNETX. "These honorees exemplify the highest standards of service in our community. By recognizing their achievements, we not only celebrate their individual successes but also encourage others to strive for excellence and continue their legacy. Together, we can build a community where service and compassion are at the forefront of our values and make Northeast Texas the best place to be a girl."
For two decades, the Women of Distinction Luncheon has celebrated the achievements of women of all ages, acknowledging their service to the community and their investment in girls and women in Northeast Texas. Funds raised during the luncheon help empower over 19,000 girls, providing them with leadership development, mental health support, STEM education, life skills, outdoor leadership activities, and more.
Individuals, corporations, and community organizations are invited to join this momentous occasion and support the future leaders of our community. For more information, including the honorees' bios, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.gsnetx.org/WDL.
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