NATIONAL SPONSORS
States Club
The businesses and individuals in the States Club sponsor a state’s representative during National Finals. The members of this elite group have graciously contributed at the following tier levels. We appreciate their financial support and their dedication to the success of this program.
TIER 1
$10,000-$14,999
Maureen Sullivan Collins
Pam & Eric Patterson
Pam & Francisco Codina
Philip W. Kaiser
TIER 2
$7,500-$9,999
Kathy & Forest Latta
TIER 3
$5,000-$7,499
AJM Foundation
Arlene Mitchell
Canfor Southern Pine
Captain Teresa E. Elders Foundation
Chandler Hearin Foundation
Daniel and Norma Powell
Dee Gambill
Delaney Development, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. William E. Barrick
Joy & James Grodnick
Judith K. Skelton
Master Boat Builders, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Norvelle Smith
The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
The Howard Wealth Management Group of Stifel
The Palmer Family Foundation
SPIRIT CLUB
$2,500-$4,999
​The businesses and individuals in the Spirit Club sponsor a state’s representative during National Finals. The members of this group have generously contributed at this level and we appreciate their support.
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
H & S Commercial & Industrial Supplies and Services
Keel Point
Kerry and Pat Hegwood
Magna Manufacturing Inc.
Annual Giving
Annual donors and Alumnae giving play a vital role in the success of Distinguished Young Women. With these donations, we are able to provide scholarships and opportunities to thousands of young women across the nation each year.
CLUB 100
Club 100 is a community of alumnae who invest $1,000 or more each year to build a solid foundation for the program. Our goal is to find 100 alumnae who share our mission.
Carole Hegwood 1990
Dee Ann Allen 1969
Diane Ray Blackstock 1964
Emma Grace Ottolino 2017
Kendra Haskins 1991 - in memory of Bruce Triftshauser
Linda Rutledge AJM 1973
Lori Jo Carbonneau AJM 1986
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DIRECTOR'S CIRCLE
$1,000 - $2,499
Cidnee Bradshaw - in memory of Dorothy “Dottie” Ryan
Contina Woods
Lois Wims
Megan Collins
Pam Patterson
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GOLD CIRCLE
$500 - $999
Michelle Cook​
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SILVER CIRCLE
$250 - $499
Ashley Halfman 1993
Elizabeth Huntley
Emily Leigh
Gail Donaldson
Joan Rickert 1983
Kesshia Davis
Kristy Waldron
Stephanie Brady 2012 - In Memory of Joan Waldron
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BRONZE CIRCLE
$100 - $249
Aimee Parker 1999
Amanda Gonzales
Andi Kent
Ben Berson
Carol & Frank Long
Casey Stephens-Chudy 1999
Catherine Hu Zheng 2015
Conrad Bell
Cynthia Timmerman
DeAnne Taylor 1967
Debbie Rice
Faye Olensky
Gail Donaldson
Jessica Barrick
Joy and Jimmy Grodnick - In Memory of Norvelle “Gus” Smith
Katy Dillwood 1980
Kenneth Brown
Leigh Knosher 1981
Leslie Case DiPietro - In Honor of Veronica Townsend
Mark Gordon
Marlon Firle
Michelle Tessier 1974
Millie Russell
Natalie Orr 2002
Sam Sowell
Samantha Mick Elwell 2007
Seth Laubinger
Sheryl Wilson 1969
Taylor Nascimento
The Cai Family - In Honor of Katelyn Cai, DYWA 2022
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SPIRIT
$99 AND BELOW
Abbey Tillman 2009
Amberly Harris
Amy Caliboso 1981
Angel Williams Costanza
Anna Pfaff
Anna Whisnant 1994
Baochun Lin
Barbara H. Taylor
Bria Buckridge
Brooke Nixon
Caitlyn Penter 2015
Carrington Hodge DYWA 2023
Chloe McLaughlin 2012
Christina Maxwell DYWA 2012
Corlis Chang 1975
Deanna Graham 1988
Donna Brock
Donna Godsey - In honor of Isabella Simpson
Glenn MacNaughton
Gray Weaver
Janell Ahnert 1987
Joanne Upton
Katelynn Socha 2006
Katye Bodak DYWA 2011
Kerry Bynum
Kristie Beasley 2018
Lauren Gray 1987
Lisa Lawley Burnette 1987
Lisa Lesjak 1981
Lisa Lin - In honor of AZ 2025 Sophia Lin
Lisa Marlene Sawyer 1985
Liz Reints
Madison Leonard DYWA 2010 - In Honor of the Class of 2010
Margie and Abigail Bolton
Mariah Mercer 2021
Mary P. Hoegen
Michael Turco
Morgan Malaski 2024
Nora Ali AJM 2007
Pamela Novak
Paradise Farms
Paul and Elaine Klotz - In Memory of Norvelle “Gus” Smith
Rebecca Milliken
Sarah Ballenger 2025
Sarah Clarke
Sarah Sipe 2016
Savannah Daly 2016
Silverna Scott
Susan Parillo 1984
Tracy Taylor
Valencia Lagbo 2018
Valerie Mothershed
In-Kind Donors
Alabama Power Service Organization
Assistance League of Mobile
Azalea Trail Maids
Barbara Barrington Jones
Baumhower’s
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
BIS
Bunny Bread
Cammie’s Old Dutch Ice Cream
Carol & Craig Williams
Chick-Fil-A
City of Mobile
Coca-Cola
Conde Cavaliers
Cooper Restaurants
Crow Shields Bailey PC
Debbie & Mike Rice
Dick Russell’s Barbeque
Felix’s Fish Camp Restaurant
Foosackly’s
Fusion Point Media
Golden Flake
Greer’s St. Louis Market
Griffith Shell
Holiday Inn Downtown
Innovation Portal
Jazzercise
Jeanne and Rodgers Chapman
John Cauley Jeweler
Junior League of Mobile
Kiwanis Club
Lewis Critter Gitter
Lion’s Club of Mobile
Mark Burnette
Mary Simmons
Meat Boss
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Mobile Regional Airport
Mobile Veterans’ Day Commission
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Naman’s Catering
National Panhellenic Conference
Olensky Brothers
Pam & Eric Patterson
Pam & Fransisco Codina
Pat & Kerry Hegwood
Penske
PEO
Piggly Wiggly
Pirates Bar and Grill
Port City Throws
Provision
Rose Bud Flowers
Ruby Media
Sign-a-rama
Simple Greek
Spring Hill Baptist Church
Spring Hill College
Steve Mothershed
Steinway Piano Gallery, Spanish Fort
Sunrise Rotary
Taco Mama
The Continental Kitchen
The Holiday
The Hope Farm
Troy University
University of Mobile
University of South Alabama
USS Alabama & Battleship Park
USS Alabama Crewmates
Visit Mobile
Wintzell’s Oyster House
Marketing Partners
These businesses contribute to and partner with Distinguished Young Women to help promote the mission of empowering young women.
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National Panhellenic Conference
Visit Mobile​​
Special Event Sponors
These businesses and individuals funded events that took place during the 68th National Finals. Our thanks go out to them for making this year a special one.
After Finals Party
Mobile County
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Be Your Best Self Day
Junior League of Mobile
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State Specialties Party
Mobile County
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Mayor's Leadership Breakfast
Burr & Foreman LLP
Downtown Mobile Alliance
Francisco Codina
Pam and Eric Patterson
The University of South Alabama
Wilkins Miller