2022 – 2023 Virginia Ruff Scholarship Recipient

Melissa Adkins

Melissa is attending CVCC and majoring in Graphic Design.

Scholarship Committe Members: Rhonda Long, Lois Stevens, Lisa Bryant, Melissa Adkins, Scholarship recipient, Karen May, chair of the committee. 

2022 – 2023 Alice Mahone Scholarship Recipient

Charlotte Maxwell

Charlotte will attend the University of Virginia to major in mathematics and education. She wants to share her love of math with future generations by becoming a teacher.

Scholarship Committe Members: Judy Witt, Sheri Hodge, Helen Maxwell, Charlotte Maxwell, scholarship recipient, Maggie Williamson, committee chairman, and Harriett Trevino.

2023 – 2024 Women of the Year

Libby Lawrence

Congratulations to Libby Lawrence on being selected our 2023- 2024 Woman of the Year!!! Well done, Libby.

Maggie Williamson, Libby Lawrence, Woman of the Year, Glenda Stanley

2023 – 2024 Woman of Achievement

Nicole S. Johnson

Congratulations to Nicole S. Johnson, Director of Tourism for Bedford. She was named our 2023-2024 Woman of Achievement at our meeting on February 13, 2024.

Pictured with Nicole Johnson is Shelby Trail, Kim Snow, chair of The Woman of Achievement committee, Karina Nester and Sheri Snow, committee members.

2023-2024 Business of the Year

The Blue Lady and Everafter Flowers

Jai Ippolito – Owner

Congratulations to Jai Ippolito, owner of The Blue Lady and Everafter Flowers for being awarded the 2023-2024 BPW Business of the Year.

Linda Zimmerman, Barbara Owen, Diane Wilson, Jai Ippolito, Owner of The Blue Lady and Everafter Flowers & Judy Reynolds, chair of the Business of the Year Committee.