Women of Distinction Gala & Silent Auction

Hosted Annually!

Celebrate women of distinction in our community;

Recognize women whose work (paid and/or volunteer) has benefited the lives of women and children in Juneau;

Honor unsung heroes of the community, as well as those with publicly recognized achievements;

Support and encourage community members and groups to recognize women of distinction within their organizations; and

Raise funds to support AWARE’s work with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

For additional information regarding Women of Distinction, contact Mandi Canady by email at wod@awareak.org or by phone call at 907-586-6623, ext. 227. 

Criteria For Women of Distinction Honorees

Nominated by the Community

The criteria we use to select the Women on Distinction honorees from those nominated by the community are:

Demonstrated Commitment: Candidate has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for women and children in Juneau.

Integrity, Dedication, & Motivation: Candidate has demonstrated qualities of integrity, dedication, motivation, and leadership in the community.

Willingness to Share Skills & Knowledge: Candidate has demonstrated the willingness to share her skills and knowledge.

Role Model: Candidate has demonstrated the qualities of a role model.

Supports Diversity: Candidate’s work has represented and/or supported diverse groups within our community.