DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual ConnectHER (Hope, Educate, Restore) Women’s Conference yesterday. One of the highlights of the conference was Melinda Sykes, owner of Waxing the City, being named the organization’s second annual Woman of Distinction.
The Woman of Distinction award is a prestigious recognition given to a woman in the Wiregrass area who demonstrates the characteristics of achievement, leadership, innovation, advocacy, community impact, resilience, and positive influence. Sykes was selected for the award from a slate of Wiregrass businesswomen.
The ConnectHER Women’s Conference brings businesswomen together to get inspired and educated on topics like wellness, leadership, and professional growth in an intimate and empowering setting. Participants had the opportunity to hear from former Miss Alabama and first runner-up in Miss America, Lauren Bradford, who shared the keys to goal setting and growth through failure, the power of embracing discomfort, and the importance of serving others in both personal and professional life. There was also a panel discussion with the top five Woman of Distinction finalists about their successes and trials.
“I’m thankful to the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce for this award and recognition. Being amongst these amazing finalists is an honor. I’m so grateful to know them. This award means so much and I’m truly so honored to be a recipient,” said Sykes.
The 2024 finalists also included Susan Anderson, Wiregrass Hope Group; Mary Beth Meadows, Personnel Resources; Judy Thomas, Houston County Board of Education; and Mayor Kimberly Trotter, Town of Rehobeth.
Thank you to our ConnectHER Platinum Sponsors Mike Schmitz Automotive Group, Omni Marketing Group, and Southern Nuclear Plant Farley.
Courtesy of Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
