by Angela Harr …
After a week of excitement, learning and bonding with the other statewide representatives, three local girls competed at the Distinguished Young Women of Florida Scholarship program on Friday, February 28 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium.
Ashtin Williams, a senior at Chipley High School, received top honors at the Distinguished Young Women of Florida. Ashtin won the OVERALL Interview Award, was 1st Alternate in Scholastics and placed 2nd Alternate Overall to the Distinguished Young Woman of Florida.
Hannah Patton, a senior at Chipley High School, was a TOP TEN state finalist.
Kiersten Gilmore, the Distinguished Young Woman of Vernon, Hannah Patton, the Distinguished Young Woman of Washington County and Ashtin Williams, the Distinguished Young Woman of Chipley, were awarded Congressional Service Awards from Congressman Matt Gaetz, for their excellence and service to their local communities.
KIERSTEN GILMORE Distinguished Young Woman of Vernon
Congressional Service Award Recipient
ASHTIN WILLIAMS Distinguished Young Woman of Chipley
Congressional Service Award Recipient
Overall Interview Winner
1st Alternate Scholastics
TOP TEN State Finalist
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMAN OF FLORIDA 2nd ALTERNATE
HANNAH PATTON
Distinguished Young Woman of Washington County
Congressional Service Award Recipient
TOP TEN State Finalist
