What a marvelous day at our Second Annual Girls and Women of Distinction Event.  It is a wonderful experience to share in my first blog entry. 

About 245 people came together to celebrate the accomplishments of 10 young women and 10 professional women.  Being a current/former Girl Scout was not a requirement to be selected for this honor, but 18 of the 20 honorees are/were Girl Scouts.  What a testament to the leadership skills Girl Scouts learn via activities that help them discover, connect and take action.

Hearing about all the accomplishments of the honorees was inspiring.   But, the closing original song, written and performed by Thomasina and David, especially to honor these girls and women, was spectacular.  Words cannot describe it….you had to be there.

To learn more about all the honorees, please read about their accomplishments at

http://www.girlscoutsem.org/content/288/2009_girls_of_distinction.aspx

http://www.girlscoutsem.org/content/289/2009_women_of_distinction.aspx

I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the awards ceremony, but my personal best part of the day was being at FOX 2 TV news at noon, watching 5 of the honorees doing a live interview.  Here’s a photo taken at the station, with the camera man.

I’m sure you know a remarkable girl or woman who should be nominated next year.  Watch the website in September, for the nomination form.