Six Amarillo Locals to be honored by Girl Scouts
September 07, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Girl Scouts Celebrate Local Leaders with 2023 Women of Distinction Awards
Amarillo, TX—Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains is proud to announce the 2023 Women of Distinction Award honorees.
- Woman of Distinction: Claudia Stuart, Professor Emeritus, West Texas A&M University
- Outstanding Community Partner: Atmos Energy
- Lifetime Achievement: Shirley Thomas, Community Volunteer
- Rising Star: Cadence Phillips, Troop 5705, and Cloie Rodgers*, Troop 5600
- Man Enough To Be A Girl Scout: R.J. Soleyjacks, Principal, Hamlet Elementary
*posthumously recognized
Through the Women of Distinction dinner and awards program, scheduled for Thursday, October 26 at West Texas A&M University's Alumni Banquet Hall, Girl Scouts brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy, who, like our girls, are dedicated to service and leadership.
“This year’s event, co-chaired by David Kemp and Ny Lynn Nichols, exemplifies our community’s diverse leaders. We are thrilled to honor them as we raise funds for today’s Girl Scouts here in the Texas Panhandle,” says Becky Burton, CEO of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains. “Bringing together leaders throughout our community, including our own young Girl Scouts, shows that there is still so much good in this world.”
Sponsorships and individual tickets can be purchased at gs-top.org/wod
