2023 – 2024 Virginia Ruff Scholarship Recipient
Lisa McDaniel
Lisa is enrolled in the Horticulture program at Virginia Western Community College.
Pictured with Lisa from left to right: Lisa Bryant, Debbie Laughon, Lois Stevens, Natalie Martin, committee members, Lisa McDaniel and Harriette Trevino, chairperson of the Virginia Ruff Scholarship Committee.
2023 – 2024 Alice Mahone Scholarship Recipient
London Sink
London will attend the University of Lynchburg where she is seeking a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a special education endorsement.
Scholarship Committee Members: Debbie Merritt, Linda Zimmerman, London Sink, scholarship recipient, Maggie Williamson, committee chair, Judy Witt.
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
2024 – 2025 Woman of Achievement
Lois Stevens
Congratulations to Lois Stevens. She was named our 2024-2025 Woman of Achievement at our meeting on October 8, 2024.
Pictured with Lois Stevens are committee members Shelby Trail, Diane Wilson, and Kim Snow, chair of The Woman of Achievement committee.
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.