Woman of Distinction Luncheon

2013 Outstanding Woman Leader in Community Service was awarded to Jane Pugh and the Outstanding Professional Woman to Judi O’Connell.

The Women Community Leaders Committee works to empower women to succeed and be recognized as leaders in the community, through education, support and involvement. Each year the committee holds the annual Woman of Distinction Luncheon to recognize leaders in the community. The event features a guest speaker on leadership development and motivational direction.

The 2014 Woman of Distinction Luncheon will recognize
two outstanding women living and/or working in the
Yankton Area. Awards will be presented to:

*One Outstanding Professional Woman

*One Outstanding Woman Leader in Community Service

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Sponsorship Opportunities

PLATINUM – $1,000 OR MORE
     • Recognized in event program
     • Listed in posters and advertising
     • 8 tickets to event

GOLD – $500 – $999
     • Recognized in event program
     • Listed in posters and advertising
     • 4 tickets to event

SILVER – $250 – $499
     • Recognized in event program
     • Listed in posters and advertising
     • 2 tickets to event

BRONZE – $50 – $249
     • Recognized in event program
    • Listed in posters and advertising

IN-KIND
• Recognized in event program at valued level above

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Nomination Guidelines

Choose the appropriate category link below and fill it out one of two ways:

          •  E-mail nomination form and attachments to chamber@yanktonsd.com
          • Print nomination form, type or print and then mail or drop off
             completed form with any attachments to:
                         Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce
                         Attn: Women Community Leaders Committee
                         803 E. 4th St., Yankton, SD 57078
          • Deadline for nominations: December 28, 2012. (Applications received
             after this date will not be accepted.)

Use a separate form for each person you wish to nominate.

NOTE: The material submitted on this form will be the sole criteria for selecting the winner; so we recommend you work closely with your nominee to complete the nomination.

Click HERE to nominate an Outstanding Professional Woman.

Click HERE to nominate a Woman Leader in Community Service.

Example Nomination Forms - Professional Award and Community Service Award.

2012 Winners – Kim Jensen and Sarah Carda
2011 Winners – Dr. Lori Hansen and Nancy Wenande
2010 Winners – Dr. Pam Rezac and Pam Kettering
2009 Winners – Marian Gunderson

Past nominees for Woman of Distinction awards: Pauline Akland, Dores Allan, Roberta Ambur, Carolyn Becker, Sarah Carda, Joanne Christensen, Denise Cody, Leila Elder, Mary Fiedler, Jane Gilmore, Marjorie Gross, Darla Gullickson, Marian Gunderson, Lois Halbur, Mary Alice Halverson, Carol Hamvas, Dr. Lori Hansen, Karen Harmelink, Dr. Paula Hicks, Dagmar Hoxsie, Jean Hunhoff, Kim Jensen, Pam Kallis, Pam Kettering, Lori Lincoln, Margaret Lyons, Donna Madson, Dr. Mary Milroy, Joan Neubauer, Judi O’Connell, Julie Perakslis, Sean Potas, Jane Pugh, Diane Reese, Cathy Rehfuss, Dr. Pam Rezac, Pauline Rhoades, Diana Roth, Micki Schievelbein, Leah Smith, Allison Spak, Nancy Sternquist, Dawn Stoner, Nancy Teachout, Sr. Margo Tschetter, Pam VanMeeteren, Betty Viau, Nancy Wenande and Sheila Woodward.