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, July 19, 12:30 P.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.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
30+ ACT Composite ScoreTop 40 in school classAP Honor RollAP Scholar Award with DistinctionNational Honors Society representativeMu Alpha Theta representative
Activites:
HTHS HighstepperBirmingham Academy of Dance DancerMotion Midweek Worship TeamSWENext Girls in EngineeringHTHS Diamond DollsHTHS Senior Board RepresentativeNCAA National Anthem PerformerFCA Leadership TeamFirst Priority Club Worship TeamChurch of the Highlands Small Group Leader
Additional:
Jimmie Hale Mission 20+ hoursChurch of the Highlands Dream Team 25+ hoursPonderosa Bible Camp 500+ hoursNational Anthem Performances 15+ hoursMissions Trips 180+ hours
2025 Local Participants
General Questions
Eddie Macksoud
205-907-0210