Previous Recipients of the Strong Women Awards

Defender
One who champions the cause of a disadvantaged person or group
2007 Linda West
2006 Lea Ann Hudson
2005 Shawn Wilkerson
2004 Conchetia Evans
2003 Linda Annette Smith
2002 Andrial Latigue (GiGi)
2001 Mary Pace
   
Leader
One who inspires others to take action for a common good
2007 Betsy Sherman Shelton
2006 Alice Thomas Tisdale
2005 Lessa Phillips
2004 Sue Fenn Minter
2003 Dorothy Ward
2002 Sandra N. Nash
2001 Liza Cirlot Looser
   
Mentor
One who invests herself in helping another as a counselor, role model, helper or encourager
2007 Ellen Lewis
2006 Robin Belinda Street
2005 Roma Morris
2004 Penny Tripp
2003 Vivian Cox
2002 Dr. Jean Walker
2001 Rosella May Goddard
   
Perseverance
One who has overcome personal adversity
2007 Emolyn Mary Norton
2006 Connie Penton Windham
2005 Jedidah Horne
2004 Helen Richburg
2003 Lisa Hill
2002 Gina Payne
2001 Cecil Ann Mullins
   
Promise
A young woman aged 14-18 who demonstrates a commitment to high personal standards
2007 Abigail Leigh Bennett
2006 Amy Elizabeth Dykman
2005 Carrie Evans
2004 Natalie K. Sandifer
2003 Leigh Reinhardt
2002 Tametrice Hodges
2001 Julianne Kay Lofton

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