2025 Women of Distinction

Tickets will be available for $75 each or a table of 8 for $600 and will be available to purchase starting in February 2025. The evening includes a cash bar, a seated dinner and a program featuring the work of the YWCA and the Women of Distinction awards presentation. In addition to honoring outstanding local women, the event raises funds for victims of domestic violence and programs that empower women through the YWCA’s Transitions program.

YWCA Rock County invites you to participate in our Annual Women of Distinction Awards by nominating a woman or young woman (21 and under) who has made a significant impact in our community. In completing the application, consider how the nominee has achieved personal & professional success that is perceived to be above and beyond what could be expected.
 
Nominations must be received no later than 4pm on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Please ensure all nominations and letters of support/recommendation are current to the 2025 nomination process. Letters dated more than 60 days prior will not be considered by the selection committee.
 
On Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, we will award honors for Women of Distinction and Young Women of Distinction.

Nomination Checklist:
As you submit your nomination, please make sure to provide the following:
* Submit this Nomination Form and any other supporting materials or letters to YWCA Rock County by 4PM, Monday, January 20, 2025.
* Letters of support: If your nominee has achieved success at work, at church, by assisting a nonprofit organization, etc., please submit letters of support. These help the selection committee get to know more about the nominee. Please upload these directly into the form.

Since 1975, the YWCA Rock County Women of Distinction Awards has honored more than 275 individuals and organizations who have improved women’s lives through community service, professional achievement, integrity, leadership and dedication to the well-being of others.

The YWCA Rock County is pleased to announce its 50th Annual Women of Distinction Awards will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Glen Erin Golf Club/Celtic House in Janesville.

The event recognizes women, young women and businesses or organizations who serve as outstanding role models for others in Rock County. The YWCA presents Women of Distinction Awards and Young Women of Distinction Awards (21 and younger) to women and young women who have shown strong achievement in their work and personal lives, and who have given back to their communities in the spirit of the advancement of other women. Many have been trailblazers in their professions, pathfinders for social justice, or young women on the rise, bringing forth key issues facing Rock County women and girls.