Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains announced the 2026 Women of Distinction Award honorees.
This year’s honorees are:
- Rising Star – Kara Jakubik, Troop 1288
- Outstanding Community Partner – H-E-B
- Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout – Hadley Woerner, Tarrant Region President, Frost Bank
- Lifetime Achievement – Pat Miller, Girl Scout Alum and Lifetime Member
- Woman of Distinction – Dr. Victoria A. Farrar-Myers, Founder & Executive Director of Nexus Center for Civic Engagement & Leadership
Through the Women of Distinction luncheon and awards program, Girl Scouts brings together and recognizes a group of purpose-driven leaders in business, government, education, and philanthropy, who, like our girls, are dedicated to service and leadership. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, May 1 at The Ashton Depot.
“We are excited to honor leaders who represent so many groups from the Fort Worth community who believe in the power of girls,” says Becky Burton, Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains CEO. “The committee, led by chair Lauren L. Prieur, selected amazing women and men who our Girl Scouts can aspire to be like as they learn to give back to their communities in a positive way.”
Visit gs-top.org/wod for event information, sponsorships, and tickets.
A special thanks to all our supporters for making Women of Distinction possible:
- Atmos Energy – Connect Sponsor
- Frost Bank – Ambition Sponsor
- Higginbotham – Photobooth Sponsor
- Moritz Dealerships – Cookie Sponsor
- KXAS-TV NBC 5/Telemundo – Media Sponsor
- Fort Worth Magazine – Media Sponsor
Source: Press release
