Distinguished Young Women OF Nevada


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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Olivia Faulis
Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada for 2024
State Program Information

Distinguished Young Women of Nevada Class of 2025 Program

Date: January 11, 2025

Location: Faith Lutheran Chapel & Performing Arts Center

Time: 6 PM

Tickets:

$10 for Finals (cash, check, Venmo only)
$5 for Students K-12
Under 5, Free

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 graduating from high school in 2025. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.

Deadline to apply for the class of 2025: december 15, 2024

Paperwork and online forms deadline: december 22, 2024

Scholastics package deadline: january 6, 2025


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada

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Olivia Faulis
FromLas Vegas
University PreferenceChapman University
Career GoalReal Estate Broker

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Nevada

Photo of Olivia Faulis
Olivia Faulis
From
Las Vegas

University Preference
Chapman University

Career Goal
Real Estate Broker

Achievements:
First Team ACVA Best and Brightest Second Team All Conference Scholar Athlete Faith Lutheran Honors Institute EndorsementTop 4 State DECA - FMS2023-2024 Best Passer and Best Server Las Vegas Invitational All Tournament SelectionMVP - Las Vegas Invitational Vocal LetterFaith Lutheran Business and Entrepreneurship Endorsement

Activites:
School and Club VolleyballDECAOrientation CrewVISA (Visiting Student Ambassadors)Mark 10:14 Mentor (work with students that have disabilities) Worship Leader Echo Leader (Small group leader at school)Business Academy Weight-Lifting

Additional:
Worship Leader at Faith Community Lutheran ChurchCops For Kids Charity Golf Tournament Worker

2025 State Participants

Ka’Bree Brookins
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
Lara Karaalp
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
Sydney Kellogg
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
Ryan Kirsch
CityLas Vegas
University PreferencePennsylvania State University
Career GoalEnvironmental Engineer
Karina Kleinschmidt
CityWest Wendover
University Preference
Career Goal
Marbella Luna
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
Jia Mahesh
CityHenderson
University Preference
Career Goal
Rachael Martin
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
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Mia Mirabal
CityHenderson
University PreferenceUniversity of Hawaii
Career GoalForensic Psychology
TalentPhotography
Kylee Ravenell
CityLas Vegas
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama or Pepperdine University
Career GoalHealthcare Administration
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CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
Maggie White
CityHenderson
University Preference
Career Goal
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Arianna Yancy
CityLas Vegas
University Preference
Career Goal
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