Distinguished Young Women OF Georgia At-Large


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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Elizabeth Stewart
Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large for 2024
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Avery Alderman
Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large for 2024
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Allie Johnson
Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large for 2024
Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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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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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large

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Elizabeth Stewart
From
The Rock

University Preference
University of Alabama

Career Goal
Nursing

Achievements:
Hubert Hancock Award 1st Runner Up Youth Leadership Upson Knight of Academic Distinction 9th, 10th, 11th Goal Card Recipient 9th, 10th, 11th Class Treasurer 9th, 10th, 11th , 12thVarsity Cheer Co-Captain 11th & Captain 12thHomecoming Court 9th, 11th Beta Club Treasurer 12th

Activites:
ULHS Varsity CheerleaderStudent CouncilBeta ClubULHS Dance TeamArmstrong School of DanceNational Honor's SocietyFirst Baptist Church YouthStunting/Tumbling at Extreme Gymnastics

Additional:
Church Vacation Bible School, Fall Festival and Easter Egg Hunt- TFUMC and FBCTFood for ThoughtSpecial Olympics/ The Gilmore CenterMission Trips/ Mission WorkEmpty Stocking Fund/ Toys for Tots

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large

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Avery Alderman
From
Dallas

University Preference
University of Georgia

Career Goal
An event coordinator in the music industry

Achievements:
Coaches Award (Lacrosse) Nominated for Breakout Role in Theater Placed 1st at DECA region in 2021 Placed 2nd at DECA region in 2022

Activites:
LacrosseTheatre/Dramatic ArtsSong WritingLeading WorshipDECAYearbook

Additional:
Lead small group throughout the year for Middle SchoolersI volunteer for several small organizations through BETA at my schoolVolunteer at Vacation Bible School for my church

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Georgia At-Large

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Allie Johnson
From
East Dublin

University Preference
Mercer University

Career Goal
Pediatric Surgeon

Achievements:
9th and 10th Grade Falcon Elite2021 Heart of GA RESA Young Authors winner for Laurens County Highest Avg in Honors American Government and Honors Geometry 2022Scholar Athlete Award Freshmen, Sophomore, & Junior year for Softball Most Improved in Softball Freshmen Year1st in Region for Digital Video Production for FBLA Freshmen year2022 SkillsUSA Quiz Bowl Region Champs Junior Class Homecoming Respresentative1st Runner up & 2nd Runner up Miss St. Patrick's Pageant Interview & Scholastic Winner Miss St. Patrick's Scholarship Pageant

Activites:
High School & Travel SoftballStudent CouncilMorris Bank Leadership Advisory CouncilLaurens Youth LeadershipCity of Hope Homeless ShelterSkills USABeta ClubInteractFellowship of Christian Athletes

Additional:
Volunteer with City of Hope Homeless ShelterSummer Volunteer with Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sports CampSummer Youth Volunteer at Fairview Park HospitalPrimary & Elementary School VolunteerVolunteer at Tim Tebow Night to Shine

2025 Local Participants

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Abi Bragg
CityBonaire
University PreferenceGeorgia College & State University
Career GoalChief Financial Officer
TalentVocal Performance
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Coralyn Cairns
CityEvans
University PreferenceWellesley College
Career GoalForensic Pathology
TalentSinging/Musical Theatre
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Caitlin Upchurch
CityCumming
University PreferenceVanderbilt University or Duke University
Career GoalBecoming A Physician Assistant Or Nurse Practitioner
TalentPiano
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