2011 National Finals Public Events

Join in celebrating the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011 by attending the following events open to the public.

Arrival Ceremony
Sunday, June 12 @ 5:30 p.m. - Mobile Regional Airport

Join us in welcoming the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011 as they arrive to Mobile, Alabama! Be there as Madison Leonard, Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2010, introduces the state representatives and as the City of Mobile presents them each with a copy of the official declaration of Distinguished Young Women Day! Can't be there? Meet the Class of 2011 online at www.distinguishedyw.org/about/contestants.

5th Annual Wintzell's Golf Classic benefiting Distinguished Young Women
Friday, June 17 @ 8:30 a.m. - La
kewood Golf Club at the Grand Hotel (Point Clear, AL)

Join us Friday, June 17 for the 5th Annual Wintzell's Golf Classic at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear, AL. Register by May 15th for a chance to win a Two Night Stay at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, AL and Two Free Rounds of Golf. Click here to register today!

Toyota Extravaganza!
Saturday, June 18 @ 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. - Eastern Shore Toyota (Daphne, AL)

Make plans to attend the Toyota Extravaganza as Eastern Shore Toyota hosts the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011 and the general public for a day of fun!

Bel Air Mall Autograph Session
Saturday, June 18 @ 7-9 p.m. - Bel Air Mall

Don't miss your chance to collect autographs from all 50 Distinguished Young Women! Meet them each and talk to them one on one. You can even have your photo taken with your favorite!   

Oyster Eating Contest
Sunday, June 19 @ 2-3 p.m. - Wintzell's Oyster House (Orange Beach, AL)

Which Distinguished Young Woman can eat the most oysters? Can any of them break the 43+ record set last year? There's only one way to find out!

Beauty, Brains & BBQ
Wednesday, June 22 @ Noon - Saucy Q Bar B Q on Government Street

Join in the fun and enjoy some BBQ as the Class of 2011 get their fingers messy with some yummy ribs!

Community Night
Wednesday, June 22 @ 6:30 p.m. - Mobile Civic Center Theater

Get a Sneak Peak of the Distinguished Young Women Class of 2011 as they perform selections from the 54th National Finals Program. With performances from the "Has-Beens" and other special guests, your whole family is sure to enjoy this community event. To purchase tickets, download the Community Night Ticket Order Form and return it to National Headquarters.

Preliminaries & Finals
Thursday, Friday & Saturday, June 23, 24 & 25 @ 7:00 p.m. - Mobile Civic Center Theater

Join us for the Distinguished Young Women Preliminary Competitions on Thursday and Friday as the Class of 2011 competes in fitness, talent and self-expression. We will present awards on Thursday night for community-supported cash scholarships and on Friday night for three of the Distinguished Young Women competition categories.

On Saturday evening, help us in celebrating 54 years of inspiring young women during the Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Check out the ten finalists as they compete in fitness, talent and self-expression and enjoy performances from Madison Leonard, Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2010. At the end of the night, one young woman will be named Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011. Don't miss what promises to be one of our most exciting programs ever! Purchase your tickets to the Distinguished Young Women Preliminaries & National Finals by downloading the General Ticket Order Form and returning it to National Headquarters.

Alumnae Reunion
Saturday, June 25 @ 4-6 p.m. - Private Residence

Join other past Junior Miss and Distinguished Young Women participants from all program levels (local, state and national) as we reconnect and share our love for Distinguished Young Women. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to Stephanie Bradford at Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org if you plan to join us. Past Junior Miss and Distinguished Young Women participants only please.

After Finals Party
Saturday, June 25 @ 9:30 p.m. - Government Plaza

Join us as we meet and celebrate with the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011! With food, drinks and music, this party will cap off another successful year for Distinguished Young Women! Purchase your tickets using the After Finals Party Ticket Order Form.