Distinguished Young Women OF Kentucky


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.


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Claire Martin
Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky for 2023
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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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.


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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Kentucky

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Claire Martin
FromWinchester
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalPhysician/ Physical Therapist

2024 State Participants

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Olivia Ashley
CityLouisville
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalBroadcast Journalist
TalentVoice
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Amira Bowman
CityLebanon
University PreferenceBellarmine University
Career GoalSoftware Engineer
TalentTap Dancing
Elisabeth Gifford
CitySalt Lick
University PreferenceMSU
Career GoalFirst Assist In The Army
TalentDance
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Madison Guse
CityDanville
University PreferenceLipscomb University
Career GoalPediatric Nurse
TalentPiano
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Lauren Harrod
CityMidway
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalInternational Affairs
TalentJazz Performance
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Hannah Hash
CityVersailles
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalAttorney
TalentContemporary Dance
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Wittley Jacobs
CityMount Sterling
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalPhysical Therapist Or Aerospace Engineer
TalentDancing And Tumbling
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Olivia  Jefferson
CityBowling Green
University PreferenceSewanee: The University of the South
Career GoalNeurology
TalentDance
Natalie Northcutt
CityMorehead
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalFuneral Director
TalentPiano
Madison Prather
CityWallingford
University PreferenceMorehead State University
Career GoalBecoming A Lawyer Then Open My Own Firm In Florida.
TalentDance
Sophia Price
CityOlive Hill
University PreferenceMorehead State University
Career GoalVeterinary Technology
TalentPiano
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Claire Robison
CityScottsville
University PreferenceFreed Hardeman University
Career GoalBusiness/Marketing
TalentDancing
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Karlie Sims
CityLawrenceburg
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalMedical Field Pediatrics
TalentMusical Performance Trumpet
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Danielle (Dani) Story
CityStanford
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky or Eastern Kentucky University
Career GoalFamily Physician Or Optometrist
TalentVocal/Piano
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Alyssa Walker
CityGreensburg
University PreferenceUniversity of Kentucky
Career GoalMental Health Specialist With A Minor In Dance And Performing Arts
TalentLyrical Choreography En Pointe
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Sophia  Walls
CityShepherdsville
University PreferenceLincoln Memorial University
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentTaekwondo Form Presentation
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Lindsey Werner
CityFrankfort
University PreferenceUniversity of Cincinnati
Career GoalFashion And Interior Design
TalentContemporary Dance
Hannah Yates
CityShelbyville
University PreferenceTemple University, University of Louisville
Career GoalClinical Psychologist With A Doctorate In Psych
TalentSinging And Playing Flute
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