NOMINATION PACKET
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22nd Annual
WOMEN
DISTINCTION
of
Girl Scouts of South Carolina
Mountains to Midlands
Women of Distinction
Nomination Packet Forms
History
First launched in 1993, the Women of Distinction Event is a recognition and fundraising dinner
that celebrates and honors outstanding women from the Midlands area for their professional
accomplishments, service to others, and impact on their community. Each year the Girl Scouts
call upon the public to help identify women who exemplify excellence both through their professional achievements as well as their community volunteerism. Honorees are chosen based on four
criteria: professional/community leadership, professional/community service, strong role model
for girls and community visibility.
One of the highlights of this event is a video presentation in which selected honorees have the opportunity to share the contributions they have made in improving the quality of life in our community. Their achievements and visibility set a powerful example for our 18,500 girls and volunteers
involved in Girl Scouting.
Today, Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands, Inc. serves all girls ages 5-17 throughout 22 counties of the Midlands and Upstate regions of South Carolina. Girl Scouting exists to
transform today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders. Girls today face many critical issues including
school bullying, childhood obesity, teen pregnancy, issues of self-esteem, substance abuse and
pressure to perform in school. Participation in Girl Scouting is proven to make a life-long difference. Our leadership, Board Chair Rebecca Lever and CEO Kim Hutzell, along with a 22-member
volunteer Board of Directors, remains committed to being an advocate for every girl, everywhere
and building girls of courage, confidence, and character so that they may make the world a better
place.
Eligibility
Nominees must reside within the Midlands Regional Service Area of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina’s service jurisdiction (including Aiken, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Richland, Saluda, and Sumter counties), but DO NOT have to be former Girl Scouts. Once all
nominations are submitted, a panel will review each nomination and make selections based on the
following criteria:
1. Professional/Community Leadership
2. Professional/Community Service
3. Strong Role Model for Girls
4. Community Visibility
Names are removed before nominations are sent to the selection committee to make the process
as non-biased as possible. Nominations are reviewed on a year-to-year basis. Those who have
been nominated in the past and were not selected may be nominated again.
Checklist for Nominators
Please note: Only complete nomination packets
can be forwarded to the committee for consideration.
• Nominator: contact information
• Resume or short biography of the nominee
• Statement of Nomination
• Any additional supporting information
1993
Ellen Cooper
Bobbie Hagins*
The Honorable Jean H. Toal
1994
Anna Mae Dickson*
Dr. Patricia Moody
Barbara Rackes
Nelle Harmon Taylor*
1995
Lynette Alston
Barbara Moxon
Dottie Owen
June Shissias
Rose Wilkins
1996
Betty Broom
Robin Gorman
Lillian Martin*
Johnnie Neese
Doris Trezevant
Sarah Nash Wilson
1997
Valerie Allen
Ellen Hayden
Alice Wyche Hurley
Sue Porter
Ada Thomas*
1998
Susan Aude
Laura Fleming*
Cathy Novinger
Martha Scott Smith
1999
Pam Dwinnells
Norma Ferguson
Gracie Simons House*
Louise McFarland*
Inez M. Tenenbaum
2000
Paula Harper Bethea
Gilda Cobb Hunter
Joyce Martin Hampton
Toni Elkins
Elizabeth Mabry
Elaine Gillespie
2001
Dr. Traci Young Cooper
Claire Fort
Rachel Hodges
Marie-Louise Ramsdale
Kit Smith
Marjorie Stands
2003
Charlotte Berry
Patricia Caldwell
Susan DeVenny
Lilly S. Filler, MD
Dr. Anne L. Matthews
Lynn M. Williams
2004
Susan Benesh
Sharon Bryant
Dr. Sharon Buddin
Dr. Felicia Goins
The Honorable Tameika Isaac Devine
2005
Dr. Suzan D. Boyd
Dr. Bambi Gaddist
Anne M. Sinclair
Dr. Linda Rochell Lane
Dr. Caroline Whitson
2006
Henri Etta Baskins
Karen Brosius
Sarah Leverette
Kim Wilkerson
2007
Florence Belser
The Honorable Mary Y. Clark
Libby Anne Inabinet
Martha Kneece
Gina McCuen
Louise Slater
Tiffany Sullivan
2008
Chief Patty Patterson
Sarah Shuptrine*
Donna Sorensen
Linda C. Stern
Ann Marie Taylor
2009
Alfred Mae Drakeford
Bluma Goldberg
Shirley Henderson
Mary Mazzola Spivey
Dr. Susie VanHuss
Captain Estelle Young
2010
Reba Hull Campbell
Judith M. Davis
Lynn Stokes Murray
S. Anne Walker
2011
Mickey E. Layden
Bridget Lytton
Donita Todd
2012
Carolyn Cason Matthews
Patricia Moore-Pastides
Kay Thigpen
JoAnn M. Turnquist
Genevieve N. Waller
2013
Cynthia B. Cooper
Sara B. Fisher
Liz McMillan
The Honorable Elise Partin
Barbara Willm
2014
Sarena Burch
Elizabeth Dinndorf
Dawn Staley
Ann Marie Stieritz
*Deceased
NOMINATION PACKET
Past Honorees
2015 Women of Distinction
Nomination Form
1. NOMINEE INFORMATION
Name (Ms./Mrs./Miss/Dr./Rev./Other) __________________________________________________
Home Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Business Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Title _______________________________________________________________________________
Employer___________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone ___________________________ Evening Phone ____________________________
Cell Phone _______________________________ Email _____________________________________
2. NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Name _____________________________________________________________________________
Address:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip Code
Daytime Phone ___________________________ Evening Phone ____________________________
Cell Phone _______________________________ Email _____________________________________
Relationship to the Nominee __________________________________________________________
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2014
3. RESUME
Please provide a copy of your nominee’s resume and/or short biography
4. STATEMENT OF NOMINATION
Using the guidelines below, tell us in writing about your nominee and why she should be
chosen as one of next year’s Women of Distinction. This statement of nomination should be
no more than three typed pages.

• Briefly describe the nominee’s professional background and accomplishments.
•  Briefly describe nominee’s volunteer contributions to her community.
•  Identify organizations (professional and/or volunteer) in which nominee has taken a
leadership role and briefly describe the work performed by the nominee.
•  If applicable, tell us about this nominee’s experience or interest in Girl Scouts. How does
her traits and accomplishments align with the Girl Scout mission?
•  List any awards/recognitions the nominee has received.
•  Indicate why you feel this candidate is a role model for today’s girls, and thus, should be
honored as a Woman of Distinction.
•  Is the candidate positioned to network with area businesses and individuals in soliciting
support for the programs and initiatives of the Girl Scouts?
• Please provide any additional information you believe the Women of Distinction
Nominating and Selection Committee should consider about the nominee.
NOMINATION PACKET
2015 Women of Distinction
Nomination Form
2015 Women of Distinction
Nomination Form
5. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS (OPTIONAL, BUT EXTREAMLEY HELPFUL IN THE SELECTION PROCESS)
• Up to three letters of support may be submitted. The letters of support should refer to
your nominee by name, refer to Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands, Inc.
Women of Distinction Awards, describe the accomplishments of your nominee and
reasons she is a role model for today’s girls and women.
• Additional materials that further support your responses to the above questions may be
included. These can include, but are not limited to, news clippings, video tapes, photos
and letters of support.
Mail your completed application packet
by Friday, November 14, 2014 to:
Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands, Inc.
Columbia Service Center
Attn: Women of Distinction Selection Panel
130 Pinnacle Point Court, Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29223
Fax to 803.782.0410
Questions?
Contact: LaTanza Duncan
Chief Advancement Office
E-mail: [email protected]
803.461.3731
Thank You for helping us recognize outstanding women as role-models for girls
in the Midlands region!