Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Five influential women from Dothan have been nominated for the prestigious Woman of Distinction award, presented annually by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. This award spotlights a Wiregrass woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, community advocacy, resilience, and a lasting positive impact.
This year’s distinguished nominees are:
Susan Anderson of Wiregrass Hope Group
Mary Beth Meadows from Personnel Resources
Melinda Sykes with Waxing the City
Judy Thomas of the Houston County Board of Education
Kimberly Trotter, Mayor of Rehobeth
The winner will be announced at the Chamber’s “Connect Her Women’s” conference, set for Thursday, November 14, at Calvary Baptist Church. The half-day gathering, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., brings together local women to explore topics of leadership and personal growth.
Lauren Bradford, a former Miss Alabama and Miss America first runner-up, will be a keynote speaker at the event. Tickets for the day are $85, with limited seating.
