The Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle honored ten Women of Distinction on August 23 during the Awards Gala at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort.
“The 2013 Women of Distinction are women who embody the mission of Girl Scouts,” stated Donna Pilson, gala committee chair and a 2012 Women of Distinction Honoree. They are women of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
2013 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONOREES
Pearl Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dot Nelson, a lifelong Girl Scout member.
Former Lynn Haven Mayor and City Commissioner Sharon Sheffield received the Diamond Award.
Joining Mrs. Nelson and Ms. Sheffield as Women of Distinction are:
Nicole Barefield, Publisher, Washington County News and the Holmes County Times-Advertiser.
Category: Media
Jacqueline Crum, Lieutenant Colonel United States Air Force, (ret.)Â Category: Science and
Engineering
Beth Deluzain, Executive Director, Bay Education Foundation. Category: Education
Jan Gainer, District President, GFWC Women’s Club of Panama City. Category: Community Service
Valerie Mincey, President/CEO, BASIC NWFL, Inc. Category: Health
Debra Peel, Volunteer, Crime Stoppers Program. Category: Law Enforcement
Carol Roberts, President/CEO, Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Category: Business
Elizabeth Walters, Partner, Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith. Category: Law
