Participants sought for 2020 DYW program

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program will soon be underway for 2020-21. This scholarship and honors program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence while promoting self-esteem among young women.

Participants compete in the following categories for a chance to win scholarships and prizes: Interview, Scholastics, Talent, Fitness, and Self Expression. They are also given an opportunity to participate in “Be Your Best Self,” a program dedicated to the service of others and community awareness.

The winner of the Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women title goes on to represent Bonners Ferry at the Idaho State program in October 2020 in Idaho Falls. Should she win there, she will then travel to Mobile, Ala., as Idaho’s Distinguished Young Woman to compete at the national competition in June of 2021. The winner of the America’s Distinguished Young Woman represents the program across the country during the next year.

To participate in the Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program all junior girls must meet the following criteria: be a U.S. citizen, never have been married or pregnant, live with a parent or designated guardian, hold at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and meet attendance requirements.

All junior girls interested in participating in this year’s program should plan to attend the Orientation on Monday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School Library.

This is an informative meeting explaining the program, answering questions, and to hand out necessary paperwork. Parents are encouraged to attend. The deadline for turning in all paperwork and signing up for this year’s program will be on Feb. 10.

If you have any questions or would like more information call Andrakay Pluid at 208-946-7598.

Begun in 1958, Distinguished Young Women has impacted the lives of more than 770,000 young women. Our mission is to empower high school young women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching crucial life skills needed for success in college and beyond. National sponsors include Mobile County, City of Mobile, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation, Master Boat Builders, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Encore Rehabilitation, Regions Financial Corporation, Evonik, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.