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Women of Distinction Program
The Women of
Distinction program honors exceptional women who have made
significant contributions in key areas identified by the The
Girl Scouts Research Institute to positively influence
success for girls in leadership roles. Recipients and focus
areas include:
Holly Bristoll,
ProMedica
Recipient for Healthy Living -
Promote the importance of emotional and physical health and
understand the role it plays in living a positive life.
These women are leaders in health and wellness fields.
Suzette Cowell,
Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union
Recipient for Financial Empowerment -
Advance the roles of women in finance, empower future
business leaders, and invest in the financial future of the
community. These women are leaders in the financial sector.
Lori Hauser,
Imagination Station
Recipient for S.T.E.A.M. -
Leaders in the arts and sciences who promote and advocate
for the advancement and recognition of women in these
careers. These women are role models, mentors, and have
demonstrated leadership success in science, technology,
engineering, arts, and/or math.
Karen Marquardt, Toledo
Fire Department
Recipient for Leadership -
Exemplify unique vision and are transforming the leadership
landscape for women through their achievements. These women
are educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders within the
community.
Mary Arquette,
Lourdes University
Recipient for Community Responsibility -
Care deeply about making a difference in their community by
helping to make the world a better place. These women are
leading change through giving, service, and mission.
“It's such a pleasure to celebrate these local leaders who
are champions for community service, sustainable change, and
supporting opportunities for girls,” said Angela Tennaro,
director of regional services for Girl Scouts of Western
Ohio. “These women are inspiring role models, dedicated to
making our community a better place and demonstrating Girl
Scout values in all they do.”
Women are nominated by members of the community and
represent a cross section of the community. All nominees
will be honored at the annual Women of Distinction event
held October 6, 2016, at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass
Pavilion. Attendance is open to the public, but RSVP is
required. Reservations can be made online at gswo.org/wodtoledo.
Sponsorships are also available. For more information,
please contact Casey Carper at
937-279-6509 or
caseycarper@gswo.org.
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