Hilton High School senior Sydney Heise received one of four 2023 Young Women of Distinction Awards presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council Affiliate at a ceremony on Tuesday, May 2. The scholarship program is presented to high school senior women who demonstrate leadership and a commitment to community service while letting their creativity shine.
In addition to Heise, the other 2023 recipients were Ana Fontan, East Upper High School; Emma McLaughlin, Perry Junior/Senior High School; and Alisha Upal, Pittsford Sutherland High School.
These four recipients, one each from the Rochester City School District, Monroe County east, Monroe County west, and the eight regional counties surrounding Monroe, receive a $2,500 scholarship, while other finalists receive a $250 scholarship.
Modeled after the ATHENA International Award, the Young Women of Distinction program embodies the Women’s Council’s belief that young women with promise today will become tomorrow’s leaders. To learn more about the program, visit http://rocwomenscouncil.org.
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