Distinguished Young Women of Simpson County, KY

10/02/2026

Franklin-Simpson High School senior Madaleigh Doty, daughter of Brandon and Laura Doty, was selected as the 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Simpson County scholarship program on Saturday night at the

09/21/2026

We are so very proud of these ladies!

09/20/2026

Congratulations to our 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Simpson County, Madaleigh Doty! ✨We are so excited for your journey to the state program in January. You will represent Simpson County well! 🤩

We are so proud of each participant. It was a blessing to watch them perform on stage tonight! ❤️

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🌸 Forget-Me-Nots Challenge! 🌸

Help support the future of Distinguished Young Women of Simpson County! 💙

Donate, then tag 3 friends who participated to accept the challenge!

Every gift helps provide scholarships and life-changing opportunities. 🌼

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08/25/2026

💙 Thank you, Franklin Bank & Trust Company! 💙

We are so grateful to Franklin Bank & Trust Company for kicking off our donation drive in support of the 2027 Distinguished Young Women of Simpson County program! Your generosity helps make this opportunity possible for the young women in our community. 👏✨

The 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Simpson County will be chosen on Saturday, September 19, 2026, beginning at 6 p.m., at the FSHS Performing Arts Center! ✨

Interested in supporting the 2027 program? We would love to have you join us! No donation is too small. Please reach out to us here on Facebook or contact any of our committee members for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

🌟 Sponsorship Levels
• 👑 Presenting Sponsor: $1,000+
• 🥇 Gold Sponsor: $500–$999
• 🥈 Silver Sponsor: $250–$499
• 🥉 Bronze Sponsor: $100–$249

📣 Our Committee
• Leah Steele Wood — Program Chair
• Christy Newberry — Judges Chair
• Jenni Fowler — Co-Treasurer
• Sheryl Steele — Co-Treasurer
• Lacey Steele — PR Chair
• Suzanne Forshee — Fundraising Chair
• Brownie Bennett — Hospitality Chair
• Grace Johnson — Production Chair
• Amy Ellis — Co-Production Chair
• Samantha Davidson — Ticket Sales

Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for investing in the future of the young women of Simpson County! 🩷

08/20/2026

A big thank you to Three Twenty-Two, "A Gathering Place" for sponsoring our reception for guardians and potential participants! The event was held on July 14th at 322 West Madison. Not only was the event venue offered for our group, but owner Kim Smith-Gilbert also provided refreshments for all of the attendees. We greatly appreciate your hospitality and support of our program! Need a party venue? Be sure to reach out to Kim or the party venue’s page for rental information.

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07/18/2026

🌸 Forget-Me-Nots Donation Challenge! 🌸

Do you know someone who has been impacted by the Distinguished Young Women of Simpson County program? A former participant, parent, volunteer, sponsor, judge, host family, or supporter?

Here’s your chance to help ensure this program continues to empower young women in our community for years to come.

💙 We challenge YOU to make a Forget-Me-Nots donation and then tag 3 friends to do the same!

No gift is too small. Every donation helps provide scholarships, leadership opportunities, and life-changing experiences for the next generation of young women.

Together, we can make a lasting impact, one Forget-Me-Not at a time.

🌼 Donate today.
🌼 Tag 3 friends.
🌼 Share this post and help us spread the word!

Who’s ready to be the first to accept the challenge? We’d love to see this ripple through our community as friends challenge friends to support the next generation of leaders!

If you would like to donate, please contact Sheryl Steele at [email protected].

Thank you for believing in the mission of Distinguished Young Women of Simpson County and investing in our future leaders. 💙

05/21/2026

Do you know a young lady in the Class of 2027 at Franklin-Simpson High School? ✨ We would love for her to participate in this scholarship program! It will be held on Saturday, September 19. We will be having an informational meeting for parents and participants soon, so we'll announce when that date and time are set. Please share this with all eligible girls you know! 🩷

01/11/2026

We are so proud of Addison! 💕 She represented Simpson County perfectly at the state DYW program this weekend. 🤩 Every time she stepped on the stage, she lit it up with her grace, talent, and contagious smile. ✨ Congrats, Addison, for being a fitness preliminary winner. What a wonderful accomplishment! 😊