Women of Distinction

Celebrating Women of Commitment & Determination

Women of Distinction Gala & Silent Auction

Hosted Annually!

✨ Celebrate, Honor, and Support Juneau’s Changemakers ✨

Do you know a woman who is making a lasting impact in Juneau? Nominations are now open for the 2027 Women of Distinction!

This special event is our opportunity to:

Celebrate Local Leaders: Honor the incredible women whose paid or volunteer work directly improves the lives of women and children right here in Juneau.
Uplift Unsung SHEroes: Recognize both our community’s quiet champions and those with widely celebrated achievements.
Inspire Organizations: Encourage local businesses, non-profits, and community groups to nominate the standout women within their own ranks.
Support a Vital Cause: Raise crucial funds for AWARE’s ongoing mission to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Let’s give these phenomenal women the recognition they deserve.

📩 Have questions or need more info? Email wod@awareak.org or call 907-586-6623.

Criteria For Women of Distinction Honorees

Nominated by the Community

How Honorees Are Selected

The Women of Distinction committee selects honorees based on the following five core pillars of community impact:

Commitment to Women & Children: A proven track record of improving the quality of life for people in Juneau.
Leadership & Integrity: Demonstration of deep dedication, motivation, high integrity, and leadership across the community.
Mentorship & Generosity: A strong willingness to share her skills, knowledge, and expertise to lift others up.
Inspiring Role Model: Serving as a positive, influential role model through her actions and character.
Champion of Diversity: Work that actively represents, includes, or supports diverse groups within our community.

Fillable Nomination Form

This nomination form is the major information document used for selection.

The period for submitting 2027 nominations is now open! The application period closes at 4pm on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Three letters of support may be emailed to wod@awareak.org to accompany this nomination form (optional, but encouraged).
Please be specific and, where applicable, cite examples of how your nominee meets the Awards Criteria.

The AWARE Board of Directors will select four honorees for the 30th Annual AWARE Women of Distinction
Gala. Next year’s Women of Distinction Gala will be held on March 6, 2027 at Centennial Hall.

Thank you for identifying a Woman of Distinction. We appreciate your participation!

Women of Distinction Nomination Form

Nominee Name

Nominee's Phone

The best way to contact the nominee.

Nominee's Email

Mailing Address

Your Name

Your Phone

The best way to contact the nominee.

Your Email

Your Mailing Address

How long has the nominee lived in Juneau?

Nominee's Age

In what capacity and how long have you known the nominee?

This is the major source of information used by the AWARE Board of Directors for selection. Please give as many details and examples as you can.

Please provide a brief synopsis about your nominee. This may include information such as highlights of her early life and/or obstacles overcome at any time throughout her life.

How has she demonstrated qualities of integrity, dedication, motivation and leadership in the community?

How has her work represented and/or supported diverse groups within our community?

How has your nominee shared her skills and knowledge and served as a role model?

How have her activities made a positive difference in the lives of women and children?

Why is she a “Woman of Distinction”?

If you are human, leave this field blank.

*For a hard copy (PDF) of the 2027 nomination form, please click HERE.

*For a hard copy (Word doc) of the 2027 nomination form, please click HERE.

Congratulations to our 2026 honorees!

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To see a recording of the 2026 Gala, thanks to Gabe at G-Force Productions, click HERE!

To see the amazing list of our 2026 sponsors, auction donors, & volunteers, click HERE!

For photos taken during the evening, thanks to ‘Wáats’asdíyei Joe Yates, owner of Alaskan Films, LLC, please click HERE!

Celebrating Women of Commitment & Determination

Women of Distinction Gala & Silent Auction

Hosted Annually!

Criteria For Women of Distinction Honorees

Nominated by the Community

Fillable Nomination Form

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