BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama will hold its annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 6, 11:30 a.m. at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. This luncheon will recognize outstanding women representing 36 counties in Alabama.
The Women of Distinction program pays tribute to women who have made special contributions to their community through civic, academic or professional involvement and are exemplary role models for today’s girls.
Gillian Goodrich, a resident of Mountain Brook, will receive the Mildred Bell Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Cathy Randall, a resident of Tuscaloosa, will receive the Karen LaMoreaux Bryan Lifetime Achievement Award.
These awards are given annually to women who have prior affiliations with Girl Scouting and have made lifelong contributions to her community by distinguishing herself through professional, community or humanitarian efforts. Each of these awards honors the memory of a beloved community leader whose contributions had far-reaching impact in their respective communities of Alabama.
The 2015 Women of Distinction Honorees are:
· Rebekah Elgin Council, Birmingham – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, VP Marketing
· Dr. Denise Jones Gregory, Birmingham – Samford University, Asst. Professor/Director of Diversity and Intercultural Initiatives
· Dr. Doreen Harper, Birmingham – Dean, UAB School of Nursing
· Jean Lynch, Birmingham – Alabama Power Company, Human Resources Manager
· Valerie Ramsbacher, Birmingham – Regions Bank, VP Corporate Advocacy
· Erica Sheffield, Lincoln – Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC., Counsel
· Dr. Annette Shelby, Tuscaloosa – Georgetown University, Professor Emerita
Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Luncheon provide direct support to Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, which serves more than 14,000 girl members in 36 counties.
For more information on reservations or sponsorships, please contact Tonya Mines at 800-734-4541 x1030 or tmines@gilscoutsnca.org. Tickets to the luncheon are $60 for general admission and $45 for Girl Scout members.
