Distinguished Young Women OF Jefferson County
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.
THE DYW CLASS of 2026 PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS!!
APPLY NOW at:
https://distinguishedyw.org/apply
REHEARSAL WEEK: July 13-19, 2025
PERFORMANCES:
Preliminary: Friday, July 18, 6:30 PM
Preliminary, Saturday, July19, 11:30 A.M.
FINALS: Saturday, July 19, 6:30 P.M.
LOCATION:
John Carroll Catholic High School
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 Jefferson County
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
First Chair Clarinet Alabama All-State Band (11), All State Band Member (9-11)National Honor SocietyThird Place HS Presentation—University of Alabama German Day (11)Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society Lead Tenor Saxophone—Alabama All-State Jazz HS Bronze Band (11)Science Honor SocietyCharacter Award—Vestavia Hills High School Band (11)Choral Honor SocietyPrincipal Clarinetist All-State Sinfonia Orchestra (9)Rho Kappa Honor Society
Activites:
Vestavia Hills High School Drum Major (12), Band Chaplain (12), Leadership (10-12)Rebel Up Club (Special Education Outreach) Co-Vice President (12), Secretary (11), Member (10-12)Vestavia Hills High School Peer Tutoring President (12), Member (11-12)Hunter Street Baptist Church Lifelong MemberVestavia Hills High School Just Singin' (A Cappella) (12)Honors and AP Student (9-12)RISE for Cancer "RISE and Shine Cafe" Member (11)Vestavia Hills High School Jazz Band (10-12)German Department Student (9-11)Vestavia Hills High School Wind Symphony (10-12)
Additional:
Kid's and Student's Worship Leader/Vacation Bible School Leader at Hunter Street Baptist Church: 167 Hours (9-12)Rebel Up Outreach Lunch Pals/Field Trip Helper: 73 Hours (10-12)Show Choir Band Tenor Saxophonist: 56 Hours (11)Vestavia Hills HS Anastasia Musical Orchestra Pit: 30 Hours (10)Vestavia Hills HS Peer Tutoring: 16 Hours (11-12)
2025 Local Participants
General Questions
Eddie Macksoud
205-907-0210