Press Release: Caitlin Mosley of Pace arrived in Mobile on Sunday, June 12 to participate in the 54th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Mosley is one of fifty state representatives competing for a share of $142,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011.
The 50 state representatives were welcomed to Mobile with an Arrival Ceremony kicking-off two weeks of events, activities and rehearsals leading up to the 54th National Finals to be held June 23, 24 and 25 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Mosley was greeted by her host family, who she will “live†with for the next two weeks, a tradition dating back to the start program. She was also welcomed by city officials, program sponsors and a local Girl Scout troop participating in the “Adopt a Distinguished Young Woman†program.
“The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to provide a life-enhancing experience for our participants that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments,†said Becky Jo Peterson, Executive Director of Distinguished Young Women.
Over the next two weeks, the state representatives will participate in team building activities, complete community service projects and interact with the Gulf Coast community through various events.
About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women, is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 54 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women. Last year Distinguished Young Women provided more than $63 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities to program participants at the local, state and national levels.
The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. National sponsors include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Eastern Shore Toyota, Encore Rehabilitation, Mobile Gas: A Sempra Company, Alabama Power Foundation, Regions Bank and Master Boat Builders.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Stephanie Bradford (251-622-5335, Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org) or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.