The Annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet began in 2016 to celebrate the important role of women and their contributions to the communities throughout Jackson County.

Annually, we celebrate some of the most distinctive women representing business, government, education, community
and not-for-profit areas. These amazing women will be recognized at the August 27, 2026 awards ceremony with detailed biographies featured in the annual Women of Distinction publication, published by The Examiner.