Distinguished Young Women OF Northwest Florida 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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Madison Leddy
Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large for 2023
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Sarah Downing
Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large for 2023
Peyton Owens
Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large for 2023
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Class of 2024 Program

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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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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large

Madison Leddy
From
PACE

University Preference
Florida State University

Career Goal
BFA in Dance Performance and BS in Sports Medicine

Achievements:
Top 10 Dance Awards- solo & ensembles Academic letter All A Honor Roll Dance - Student of the Month Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade - dancer Valedictorian, c/o 2023

Activites:
DanceStudent Government Association - ParliamentarianNational Beta Honor SocietyNational Honor SocietyChess clubSenior Class Board

Additional:
Time to Shine Center for Performing Arts - over 100 hours as a teacher assistantStudent Government- Canned Food Drive Project, Blood Drive, Toy Drive

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large

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Sarah Downing
From
Panama City Bch

University Preference
Florida State University

Career Goal
Professional Dancer, Athletic Trainer

Achievements:
Arnold High School Top 5 GPAArt of Movement Preprofessional ProgramBright Futures ScholarCapstone Diploma Award CandidateInductee, Collegiate Studies OrganizationInductee, National Honor SocietyMSA Talent Agency Workshop ScholarshipRevel Dance Convention Pro RevelerSenior Homecoming Representative Tremaine Performance Company

Activites:
Member, Beta ClubMember, Collegiate Studies OrganizationMember, Fellowship of Christian AthletesMember, Got Hope - cancer awareness organizationMember, Junior Classical LeagueMember, National Honor SocietyPresident, Dance Club President, Pep ClubTreasurer, Key ClubVice President, National Honor Society of Dance Arts

Additional:
After school program volunteer with Boys and Girls Club of Bay CountyBackstage Volunteer at Gulf Coast Jam, assisting with food and merchandiseVacation Bible School and guest services volunteer at Gulf Beach Baptist ChurchVolunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church Food PantryVolunteer with Dance4All fundraising showcase for inclusive dance lessons

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Northwest Florida At-Large

Peyton Owens
From
Milton

University Preference
University of West Florida

Career Goal
Pediatric Radiologist

Achievements:
Presidential Award for Community Service (2x - Gold) Leadership Award at Pace High School (2x) Proclamation of Community Service from Mayor of City of Pensacola World Imperial Miss - Junior Teen Congeniality Award - Miss Northwest Florida 2023 Pacesetter Nominee

Activites:
Yearbook Photography EditorVarsity Ladies Golf TeamVarsity Flag FootballJunior Varsity Girls Softball TeamDual Enrollment with Pensacola State CollegeWork approx 12-15 hours per weekCommunity Service Volunteer

Additional:
Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida - various tasks Waterfront Mission - serving during the holidaysImmanuel Baptist Church - working with Vacation Bible SchoolAnimal Shelter - walking dogs, cleaning kennels, foster kittens at homeServed many hours at different organizations for Presidential Award.

2024 Local Participants

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Lillian Hatch
CityMolino
University PreferenceFlorida State University
Career GoalLaw Degree
TalentDance Routine
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Gabrielle Hopkins
CityGulf Breeze
University PreferenceUniversity of Florida/ Florida State University
Career GoalPhysician / Orthopedic Surgeon
TalentSinging
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