distinguished alumnae
The Distinguished Alumnae is a sisterhood of more than 780,000 women who have participated in Distinguished Young Women or Junior Miss programs at any level — local , state or national — since the program ’ s origin . They are passionate about this program !
HOW TO STAY INVOLVED
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK In 2019 , the Distinguished Network launched providing an online space for alumnae of all ages to network and connect . Join the private Facebook page by searching “ The Distinguished Network .”
JOIN US IN PERSON Past participants stay connected through newsletters and updates , alumnae reunions and clubs , volunteering and social media . We currently have Alumnae Clubs in Atlanta , the Bay Area , Boston , Mobile , New York City , Orlando , Philadelphia and Washington DC . Alumnae can receive information about getting connected by emailing Lisa @ DistinguishedYW . org .
get involved !
After a fully virtual 2021 National Finals program , we ’ ve seen it all ! The message and impact of Distinguished Young Women CAN be spread , no matter the circumstances . Help us continue to share that message by getting involved with local programs in your area , OR start a program in your area using our flexible format options !
In order to increase our impact , we need new grassroots programs reaching into communities . These programs feed into our state programs to help them GROW ! Flexible format local programs were created with the intention that anyone can start a program - regardless of time , location or resources . Here are some of the perks of our flexible format :
YOU CAN DO IT !
• Minimal time commitment - only a few hours
• Flexible - you set the schedule
• Host your local program partially OR fully digital
• DYW provides the Scholastics Judge , Program Judge contacts , Fitness routine , Life Skills Workshop videos and College-Granted Scholarships
• No venue needed
• Low to ZERO cost
Are YOU able to volunteer even a few hours of your time and start impacting young women ? Contact our National Field Director , Lisa Lawley Burnette , at
Lisa @ DistinguishedYW . org for a more in-depth description of our program options or to get connected with a program in your area .