Lafayette-Oxford-University Women of Distinction Luncheon
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Join us for the 12th L-O-U Women of Distinction Luncheon, benefitting Girl Scouts Heart of the South, with guest speaker Kristina Joy Carlson!
Sponsorship and Ticket information is available at: https://bit.ly/gshs_2026WODLuncheon
For more than a decade, the Women of Distinction luncheon benefitting Girl Scouts Heart of the South has served to recognize and link together groups of purpose-driven women in business, government and philanthropy throughout our council region who, like Girl Scouts, are dedicated to service and leadership.
2026 Women of Distinction Nominees
Dr. Erica Avent, Undergraduate Retention Coordinator, Department of Teacher Education, Univ of MS
Whitney Bolen, Bridal Consultant, Oxford Floral Company
Kristina Joy Carlson, Founder & CEO, Outrageous Kindness Inc.
Marlee Carpenter, Executive Director, Stronger Together Oxford Community Volunteer Hub
Laura Frazier, Director of Membership and Community Relations, Oxford Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Hamilton, Teacher, Lafayette Elementary School
Danielle King, Partner/CFO Client Accounting and Advisory Services, GranthamPoole PLLC
Michelle Strauss Mason, Senior Mortgage Advisor, Story Financial Partners
Lee Pryor Mullen, Teacher, Oxford School District
Dr. Shanika Ward, Executive Director, Empower Advocacy Oxford Incorporated
Barbara Mathis Wortham, Director, Oxford Learning Center
Women are nominated for their leadership, community contributions and professional accomplishments. Nominees are positive role models whose accomplishments inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams.
Since 2011, Girl Scouts Heart of the South has been pleased to present the Women of Distinction luncheon event in the Lafayette-Oxford-University area, and more than 100 women have been honored.
We look forward to carrying on this tradition and honoring more Women of Distinction for many years to come!
Sponsorship and Ticket information is available at: https://bit.ly/gshs_2026WODLuncheon
For more than a decade, the Women of Distinction luncheon benefitting Girl Scouts Heart of the South has served to recognize and link together groups of purpose-driven women in business, government and philanthropy throughout our council region who, like Girl Scouts, are dedicated to service and leadership.
2026 Women of Distinction Nominees
Dr. Erica Avent, Undergraduate Retention Coordinator, Department of Teacher Education, Univ of MS
Whitney Bolen, Bridal Consultant, Oxford Floral Company
Kristina Joy Carlson, Founder & CEO, Outrageous Kindness Inc.
Marlee Carpenter, Executive Director, Stronger Together Oxford Community Volunteer Hub
Laura Frazier, Director of Membership and Community Relations, Oxford Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce
Kathleen Hamilton, Teacher, Lafayette Elementary School
Danielle King, Partner/CFO Client Accounting and Advisory Services, GranthamPoole PLLC
Michelle Strauss Mason, Senior Mortgage Advisor, Story Financial Partners
Lee Pryor Mullen, Teacher, Oxford School District
Dr. Shanika Ward, Executive Director, Empower Advocacy Oxford Incorporated
Barbara Mathis Wortham, Director, Oxford Learning Center
Women are nominated for their leadership, community contributions and professional accomplishments. Nominees are positive role models whose accomplishments inspire girls to achieve their own goals and dreams.
Since 2011, Girl Scouts Heart of the South has been pleased to present the Women of Distinction luncheon event in the Lafayette-Oxford-University area, and more than 100 women have been honored.
We look forward to carrying on this tradition and honoring more Women of Distinction for many years to come!
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Where is it happening?
Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655-3422, United States
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Host or PublisherGirl Scouts Heart of the South
