Press release from Distinguished Young Women:
On Saturday, June 29, Grace Stanek of Asheville, N.C. was named one of 8 finalists in the Distinguished Young Women National Finals competition and awarded a $5,000 cash scholarship.
Following a selection process that began in her home state of N.C., Stanek traveled to Mobile, Ala. along with 49 other state representatives to participate in community activities and prepare for the 62nd annual national competition.
Stanek is a graduate of TC Roberson High School in Asheville, N.C. In the fall, she will attend Wake Forest University with plans to become a Business Executive. She is the daughter of Susan and Bernard Stanek.
Dora Guo of Illinois was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2019 and presented with a $30,000 cash scholarship. Lori Feng of Mississippi was named first runner-up and Sarah Sun of Utah was selected as second runner-up. $130,000 in cash scholarship was awarded during the three-day competition in Mobile, Ala.
About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, developing their self-confidence and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors include Mobile County, City of Mobile, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Master Boat Builders, Encore Rehabilitation, Evonik, Regions Financial Corporation, 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.
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