Investing in the leaders of tomorrow.
Brought to Rochester in 2000 as part of Greater Rochester Chamber's Women's Council initiative, the Young Women of Distinction Award is presented to high school senior women who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to community service while letting their creativity shine through their individual submissions. Young women with promise today will become tomorrow’s leaders.
We are pleased to accept submissions from any young woman who is a high school senior within Rochester, NY and the surrounding counties of Monroe. Successful applicants will have a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities, and a strong desire to improve their community.
Each of the recipients receives a scholarship along with recognition in local and social media. The remaining finalists, all from schools in Monroe or surrounding counties, are each granted a lesser scholarship amount.
Empower Future Leaders:
You can support the Young Women of Distinction Scholarship with a donation of any amount. Thank you!
Congratulations to our 2026 scholarship award recipients:
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Annalecia Claire, Geneseo Central High School
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Maren Freece, Churchville Chili High School
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Brooklyn Jamison, The Harley School
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Nadia Lewis, World of Inquiry High School
To learn more about the Young Women of Distinction scholarship, contact Events Specialist Becca DePrez at Becca.DePrez@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.
See photos from the 2026 Awards Ceremony:
