Distinguished Young Women OF Washington


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 Ng
Distinguished Young Woman of Washington for 2023
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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 Washington

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Olivia Ng
FromColfax
University PreferenceWashington State University
Career GoalBachelor’s Degree in Business/Real Estate Agent

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Washington

Photo of Olivia Ng
Olivia Ng
From
Colfax

University Preference
Washington State University

Career Goal
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Real Estate Agent

Achievements:
4 Year Academic Excellence AwardHonor RollOutstanding Musician AwardVarsity Volleyball Captain AwardWIAA 2B State Volleyball Sportsmanship Award

Activites:
Associated Student BodyCamp Grizzly Counselor Class of 2023 OfficerFuture Career Community Leaders of AmericaNational Honor SocietyVarsity Basketball CheerVarsity Volleyball

Additional:
Church Local CleanupCommunity Amenity BagsJazz Performance for Assisted LivingMain Street Halloween HelperMeals on Wheels

2024 State Participants

Kayli Beasley
CitySpokane
University PreferenceBrigham Young University - Idaho or Provo
Career GoalBallet Teacher Or Elementary Education Teacher
TalentPointe Ballet Variation
Addy Carlile
CityMoses Lake
University PreferenceWashington State University
Career GoalPlastic Surgeon (Trauma)
TalentDance Jazz
Audrey Maryott
CityPullman
University PreferenceWashington State University
Career GoalFood Scientist
TalentBallet
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Sydney Ohlemann
CityRoslyn
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentSinging
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Beth Okamoto
CityCoulee City
University PreferenceCentral Washington University or Whitworth College
Career GoalSpecial Education Teacher, Occupational Therapist
TalentVocal Performance
Kate Schultheis
CityColton
University PreferenceUniversity of Washington
Career GoalArchitect
TalentMonologue
Ainsley Sievers
CityPalouse
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentMusic Flute
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Gracie Wessels
CityClarkston
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentJazz Dance
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