Dec. 1, 2014

Women & Young Women of Distinction

Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council celebrates girls, women

Nearly 500 Girl Scout supporters celebrated the remarkable impact girls and women have in the community Nov. 15 at the 2014 Women & Young Women of Distinction luncheon at the Arizona Biltmore. The honorees are outstanding individuals who are paving the way to a brighter future through their leadership and service to the community. They also share a common bond: Their values and leadership got started through being a Girl Scout.

The Distinction Awards celebrate girls and women who are recognized leaders among their peers and whose actions have left a lasting impact in their communities. In addition, community members who model the Girl Scout promise and law in their work and their lives were recognized at the event with the Promise Award.

Lisa Urias, president and CEO of Urias Communications, chaired this year’s event.

2014 Women of Distinction

DIANE ENOS, president of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Enos is the second woman to hold her office. She was the first member of the Salt River Indian Community to become a lawyer, and has spent her entire professional life in community service, promoting education and creating opportunities for the traditional O’Odham (Pima) and Piipaash (Maricopa) way of life to flourish.

KATE GALLEGO, the first woman to represent District 8 on the Phoenix City Council. Gallego serves as vice chair of the Plan Phoenix initiative and is focused on economic development for the city. She also serves on a number boards and is an advocate for volunteers and national service programs.

MITZI MONTOYA, vice president and dean of the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group at Arizona State University. Montoya also serves on the board of the Center for Entrepreneurship. She is committed to growing the entrepreneurial spirit of the university and building collaborations throughout the Valley.

2014 Young Women of Distinction

ARIEL CARR, a senior at Centennial High School in Peoria. Carr lets everyone know he or she is special and supported through random acts of kindness. Because she realized this value can affect greater change in the world when shared, she’s developing “Keep it Kind,” a pass-it-on project inspiring people to fuel a chain reaction of compassion, one good turn at a time.

BRITTANEE HUSTAD, a senior at Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix. Hustad fights for those who can no longer speak for themselves with her service project, “Stifle the Silence.” She is bringing attention to the issues of teen depression and suicide, including how to recognize warning signs and how to help families whose teens have committed suicide find hope.

HANNAH STEVENSON, part of the advanced STEM scholar program at Perry High School in Chandler, where she is a junior. Stevenson is also a competitive athlete and member of the varsity volleyball team. She is bringing greater recognition to girls’ high school sports through her efforts in building and maintaining her team’s website and teaching other students how to develop websites for their teams.

2014 Promise Awardees

JUDY JOLLEY MOHRAZ, the first president and CEO of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, and now a trustee. Mohraz furthered the vision of Virginia G. Piper and built a vibrant foundation supporting arts and culture, children, education, health care, older adults and religious organizations throughout Maricopa County.

HARRY PAPP, managing director of L. Roy Papp & Associates. Papp’s charitable endeavors touch every sector of the community, including the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona State University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and GSACPC. With two daughters of his own, he is passionate about expanding and providing opportunities to all girls.

WELLS FARGO, an active community partner, supporting organizations that improve communities, especially in the areas of education and financial literacy. Wells Fargo values teamwork, leadership, diversity and integrity in serving the community.

LUNCHEON PHOTOS

At top, Margaret Serrano-Foster, Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council board chair; Hannah Stevenson and Kaily Toney

(left) Amy Shapira, Harry Papp and Judy Jolley Mohraz

array(right) Bob Bulla, Barbara Ralston, Sue Glawe and Rich Boals

(left) Elva Coor, Susan Brooks and guest

array(right) Jennifer Hinkel, Virginia Hinkel and Melissa Sanderson

(left) Brittanee Hustad, Margaret Serrano-Foster and Kate Gallego

array(right) Shea Mitchell, Kathye Stribrny and Virginia Hoagland

(left) Kim Pollins shops in the silent auction

array(right) Tamara Woodbury, Arizona Cactus-Pine Council CEO; Maria Ort; and Kay Utke

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Women & Young Women of Distinction

What does it take to be a woman (or person) of distinction?

The Girl Scouts Arizona – Cactus-Pine Council defines distinction based on the tenets of their organization: Courage, Leadership, Vision and the Girl Scout Promise.

They are set to honor eight individuals who demonstrate these values Nov. 16 at their annual fundraising luncheon, Women and Young Women of Distinction. The honorees are current Girl Scouts and alumnae from across the Valley and northern Arizona, and community members who have made Arizona a better place to live.

Women and Young Women of Distinction highlights the success of Girl Scouting in developing leaders and the importance of investing in the Girl Scout program to support girls’ futures.

“We want to look to the future, but also celebrate the accomplishments of individual Girl Scouts and alumnae, who are – one by one – filling the concerning gap of women in leadership roles,” says Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC. “We aim to build leaders with a philanthropic heart – who have eyes to see the needs and hands willing to take on the work. The impact Girl Scouts and women have on our community often goes overlooked – we have a responsibility to bring it to light.

The awards ceremony and luncheon will be held at the Arizona Biltmore. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is the presenting sponsor. The annual fundraiser is open to the public. This year, the awards are chaired by Jackie Norton, president and CEO of the Rodel Foundation. Norton was the recipient of Woman of Distinction, Leadership Award in 2012. Tickets

2013 WOMEN AND YOUNG WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

Leadership Award At top, left: Deborah Bateman, National Bank of Arizona; right: Diana Greymountain, Girl Scout, Page, Ariz.

Courage Award Row two: Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen, endodontist, Phoenix; Sheree Lopez, Girl Scout, Peoria, Ariz.

Visionary Award Row three: Marilyn Seymann, Ph.D., Caring Capital; Morgan Serventi, Girl Scout, Page, Ariz.

Promise Award Row four: Lisa Arias, Urias Communications; John O. Whiteman, founder of Educare Arizona

In addition, Fry's Food Stores is being recognized for their many charitable contributions to the Arizona community.

Bios of the honorees

Deborah Bateman, Vice President of National Bank of Arizona, and Diana Greymountain, Girl Scout from Page, Ariz., will be acknowledge with Leadership Awards.

Endodontist Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen, Phoenix, and Girl Scout Sheree Lopez, Peoria, Ariz., will receive the Courage Award. Marilyn Seymann, Ph.D., Caring Capital, and Morgan Seventi, Girl Scout, Page, Ariz., will receive the Visionary Award.

The Nov. 16 event highlights the success of Girl Scouting in developing leaders and the importance of investing in the Girl Scout program to support girls’ futures.

The awards ceremony and luncheon is scheduled for Nov. 16 at the Arizona Biltmore. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona is the presenting sponsor.

The awards honor current and former Girl Scouts and community members who have made Arizona a better place in categories that define the organization’s values: Courage, Leadership, Vision and the Girl Scout Promise.

Promise Award

Lisa Urias, Real Arizona Coalition, and John Whiteman, founder of Educare Arizona, along with Fry's Food Stores will receive the Promise Award.

“We want to look to the future, but also celebrate the accomplishment of individual Girl Scouts and alumnae, who are – one by one – filling the concerning gap of women in leadership roles,” says Tamara Woodbury, CEO of GSACPC. “We aim to build leaders with a philanthropic heart – who have eyes to see the needs and hands willing to take on the work. The impact Girl Scouts and women have on our community often goes overlooked – we have a responsibility to bring it to light.

The annual fundraiser is open to the public. This year, the awards are chaired by Jackie Norton, president and CEO of the Rodel Foundation. Norton was the recipient of Woman of Distinction, Leadership Award in 2012.

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