Distinguished Young Women OF Florida
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.
2025 State Finals
Dates for the 2025 State Finals have not been finalized. Keep checking back for more information.
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 Florida
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pinellas County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Published Author (6 books)Excellence in Leadership Award, West Point Society of FloridaBronze Award, The President's Volunteer Service AwardRBG Scholar, National Society of High School ScholarsMiss Florida's Outstanding Teen Finalist, Teens In Action WinnerVeteran Guardian, Central Florida Honor FlightFlorida Outstanding Thespian AwardSuperior Musical Performances, Florida District & State Thespians
Activites:
Drum Major, Calvary Christian Marching BandMarian Paroo, The Music ManPresident, Debate ClubDelegate, Youth Leadership PinellasDelegate, Florida Girls StateMary Poppins, Mary Poppins, Calvary Christian High School (2022)National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (Math), Rho Kappa Honor Society (History), Science Honor Society, English Honor Society, International Thespian SocietyChaplain, Calvary Christian Marching BandHOBY Leadership Development Program DelegateEditor and Writer, Student Newspaper
Additional:
Teen Board Member/Leader, The Empowerment FoundationCreator/Host, Youth Leadership Series, The Empowerment FoundationVolunteer, Central Florida Honor FlightWreaths Across AmericaChildren of the American Revolution/DAR
2024 State Participants
General Questions
Directors: Marion and Mimi Taylor
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