APRIL 20-24, 2026
Distinguished Young Women is excited to present National Be Your Best Self Week, a nationwide outreach effort by program participants to spread the Be Your Best Self message. Members of the Class of 2026 at all three levels will take the BYBS message into their communities to inspire youth to reach their full potential. Through presentations, both in-person and virtual, they will share their unique take on this positive message.
More information about 2026 BYBS Week and Awards to come, please check back soon or
Distinguished Outreach Award
For the twelfth year, Distinguished Young Women will be awarding a scholarship to one young woman who presented the Be Your Best Self program during National BYBS Week.
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Application for the Distinguished Outreach Award is open to any young woman who has participated in a Distinguished Young Women program at the local, at-large or state level (excludes state winners) and who will graduate from high school in 2026.
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Applications for this award are now open, please contact your local or state chair for more information.
Distinguished Outreach 2025 Award Recipient
Sarah Ballenger
Distinguished Young Woman of Streamwood, Illinois