Denver Women of Distinction

The annual Women of Distinction program is widely regarded as the one of Denver’s premier philanthropic programs, bringing together and recognizing a group of purpose-driven leaders, women in business, government and philanthropic communities; who, like the girls, are dedicated to service and leadership.

This year's event will be held on Thursday, October 14th, 2010.

Location:  Marriott Denver City Center

Time:  5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Co-Chairs:  John Ikard and Elbra Wedgeworth

2010 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• $15,000 - Thin Mint
• $10,000 - Samoa
• $5,000 - Trefoil
• $2,500 - Do-Si-Do

Learn more about sponsorship benefits. 

Fill out a sponsorship commitment form.

Girl Scouts welcomes new class of Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts of Colorado welcomed a new class of Women of Distinction in the Denver-metro area at a private reception at The Sky Club at The Spire on Tuesday, June 29 (full list below). This year’s 11 Denver metro-area honorees were selected by their peers and chosen based on their contributions to the community, both professionally and personally. The Women of Distinction commit to supporting Girl Scouts of Colorado and serving Girl Scouts today. 

The Women of Distinction program began in the Denver area in 1997. Including this year’s honorees, 379 women have been named to this honor. The Women of Distinction is widely regarded as one of Denver’s premier philanthropic programs, bringing together a group of women dedicated to raising funds to support Girl Scout leadership programs. More than $2 million has been raised in 13 years.

Later this year, Girl Scouts of Colorado will publicly honor these inductees at the Women of Distinction event in Denver. This event will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Marriott Denver City Center and will spotlight Forever Green, Girl Scouts of Colorado’s exciting new environmental initiative. John A. Ikard, President & CEO, FirstBank Holding Company, and Hon. Elbra Wedgeworth, 2004 Woman of Distinction and Chief Government & Community Relations Officer, Denver Health, are co-chairs of the event.

For more information on the 14th annual Women of Distinction event on Oct. 14, including how you can help, please contact Jeanne Hughes at 303-607-4833 or jeanne.hughes@gscolorado.org.

Photos from the reception (high res photos with photo captions available for download): http://www.flickr.com/photos/gscolorado/sets/72157624267635181/

Girl Scouts of Colorado’s Denver metro-area 2010 Women of Distinction:

·         Christine Benero, President & CEO, Mile High United Way

·         The Honorable Joyce Foster, Senator, District 35, Colorado State Senate

·         Marjorie Gart, Community Volunteer, Consultant

·         Lynda Mallinoff Goldstein, Community Volunteer

·         Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D., Executive Director - Learning Services, Douglas County School District

·         Rebecca Kirchdorfer, Co-owner, Downing Street Garage

·         Theresa Marchetta, 7News Anchor/Call 7 Investigator, KMGH-TV, 7News

·         The Honorable Judy H. Montero, Councilwoman, District 9, Denver City Council

·         Patricia N. Olson, DVM, Ph.D., President & CEO, Morris Animal Foundation

·         Barbara R. Reed, M.D., Physician, Denver Skin Clinic, Clinical Professor of Dermatology, University of Colorado at Denver Health Sciences Center

·         Erin Yoshimura, Executive Director, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival