Honoring Outstanding Women in Our Community
The Santa Fe College Women of Distinction and Women of Promise has recognized more than 200 outstanding women in Alachua and Bradford Counties. The award was created by the Women's History Committee at SF in 1987. The 2023 event was held March 1 with approximately 280 people in attendance. The 2024 event dates will be announced soon.
Congratulations to the 2023 Women of Distinction:
- Bea Awoniyi*
- Annette C. Bauer*
- S. Yvette Carter*
- Lisa Prevatt*
Congratulations to the 2023 Woman of Promise:
- Emma Katie-Grace Hutto*
*Additional information about each honoree can be found on the 2023 Honorees page.
Sponsorships
Event Sponsor $5,000
- Company logo prominently displayed in printed materials: advertising, save the dates, electronic invitations, event program, press releases and signage.
- Verbal recognition by the Master of Ceremonies.
- Reservation for ten (10) at the celebration luncheon.
Program Sponsor $1,000
- Company name displayed in printed materials: advertising, event program and signage.
- Reservation for ten (10) at the celebration luncheon.
Table Sponsor $ 500
- Company name displayed on table signage.
- Guaranteed seating for group of ten (10) at the celebration luncheon.
Individual Ticket $ 40
- Due to limited seating, tickets will not be sold at the door.
- Seating requests will be considered, but are not guaranteed.
A Little History
In 1987, Dr. Ann Bromley, coordinator of women's programs and special projects at Santa Fe College, sought to develop a program that would provide recognition and visibility to women for their contributions of time and talent. A committee was formed and the “Women of Distinction" honor began. Since its inception, Santa Fe College has bestowed the Woman of Distinction honor to over 190 remarkable women. In 2000, the committee created a special "Millennium Woman of Distinction" award and chose two previous recipients for the honor. Rosa B. Williams (Alachua County) and Joyce D. Riherd (Bradford County) were chosen for their tireless efforts on improving life for indigent people in their communities.
In 2006, the "Woman of Promise" category was added to honor outstanding up-and-coming young women for leadership in their community and civic involvement. As of this date, 16 young ladies have received this honor.
In 2014, the Women of Distinction honorees began raising funds to establish the first Woman of Distinction Scholarship fund. The first award was given for the 2015-16 academic year. With your support, through the SF Women of Distinction Scholarship, we have raised over $220,000 to endow four scholarships designed to enable women to achieve their academic goals without the financial burden which might inhibit the pursuit of their dreams for independence.
The 2022 goal was to complete a fifth scholarship totaling an endowment of $250,000 to support and mentor women in perpetuity. At the 2023 luncheon, Dr. Broadie announced that the scholarship fund-raising goal has been exceeded. He added that over $265,000 has been raised to create scholarships for women in our communities. A new initiative was announced and more details will be provided soon.
Do you have someone you would like to honor with a permanent legacy? Ask us how! Contact Teri McClellan at teri.mcclellan@wired2create.com or 352-395-5201.