A National Scholarship Program
Sponsor and Donation to Scholarship


                            Congratulations to
    Distinguished Young Woman of AVON 2014 Madelyn Hayes,
  First Runner-Up Bailie McGee, Second Runner-Up Kati Dendler,
                    and all the scholarship winners!

Distinguished Young Women of AVON...

...Avon's local contest for a "national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments." Distinguished Young Women of AVON is an official preliminary to Indiana's state program - Distinguished Young Women of INDIANA, and America's national finals - Distinguished Young Women of AMERICA.

2013-2014 Awards

The "Christmas in July" program was held on July 27, 2013. From the DYW of Avon contest, here is a list of all of the 2013-2014 Distinguished Young Women of AVON Award winners.

The 2013 “Be Your Best Self” Service Projects: Distinguished Young Women in Action
  • Hendricks County Rib Fest
  • Avon Optimist Fish Fry
  • Kids Lunch Bunch
  • Ivy Trace Catered Living

    • The 2013-2014 Distinguished Young Women of AVON Participants and their Sponsors
  • Veronica Blair - Sponsor: Sinclair Communications
  • Paige Camp - Sponsor: Moench Engineering
  • Gennie Conquet* - Sponsor: Tri Kappa
  • Emily Crandall - Sponsor: Tri Kappa
  • Kati Dendler* - Sponsor: Nova Sydal
  • Catrien Egbert - Sponsor: A+ Teaching Supplies
  • Madelyn Hayes* - Sponsor: Action Coaching & Training, LLC
  • JaNai Hunt* - Sponsor: Big Apple Bagels of Avon
  • Mikaela Loker - Sponsor: Amy Nickol, Tackitt Insurance Agency
  • Erica Metzler* - Sponsor: Sweet Treats
  • Melissa McDaniel* - Sponsor: Keller Williams, Indy Metro West
  • Bailie McGee* - Sponsor: Charbonos
  • Jodi Ringham* - Sponsor: American Legion, Ladies’ Auxiliary, Post 145
  • Kaytlynn Schabel - Sponsor: Felice Snyder, Mary Kay
  • Annalee Scholtes - Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Avon
  • Michelle Snyder - Sponsor: Optimist Club of Avon
  • Carrie Sparks - Sponsor: Optimist Club of Avon
  • Mallory Thatch - Sponsor: NCR Consulting

    • *Indicates a returning 2012-2013 Little Sister

    DYW in the ECHO: May 2013, Page 13 (large file)

    For more information about the Distinguished Young Women of AVON Program, fundraisers, tickets, sponsorship, Camp Be Your Best Self, information on becoming a future participant or Little Sister, or anything else regarding the DYW of AVON Program, contact:

  • Connie Leak
    C: 442-2885
    • OR
  • Marlys Pedigo
    H: 244-4054
    C: 509-0623