Greater Rochester Chamber announces 2025 Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards Finalists
ROCHESTER, NY (April 8, 2025) - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for its 25th annual Young Women of Distinction Awards, presented as part of its Women’s Council initiative. The scholarship program supports senior high school girls with the idea that young women with promise today will become tomorrow’s leaders
The 2025 scholarship award finalists are as follows:
- Vivienne Biedenkopf, Brighton High School
- Ava Bosnakovski, Gates Chili High School
- Eliana Chalmers, Churchville Chili Senior High School
- Chloe Chen, Penfield High School
- Mckenna Collins, Livonia Middle High School
- Jessica Conrow, East High School
- Raizel Glazer, Brighton High School
- Eliza Lonsberry, Mount Morris Central School
- Tess McLaughlin, Perry Junior/Senior High School
- Brianna Padilla, The Charles Finney School
- Grayce Peltz, School of the Arts
- Emily Pietrzykowski, Alexander Central School District
- Haidyn Scollon, Dansville High School
- Andrea Vasilik, Gates Chili High School
- Sophie Wanck-Kann, Churchville-Chili Senior High School
The four recipients, one each from the Rochester City School District, Monroe County–East, Monroe County–West, and the eight regional counties surrounding Monroe County, will be announced at a ceremony on Monday, May 5th. To make a tax-deductible donation towards the scholarship fund, please see here. Registration is also available for the awards ceremony, and sponsorships are available for organizations looking to support.
“Congratulations to this year’s fifteen outstanding finalists. We are pleased to continue bringing the Young Women of Distinction scholarship awards program to our community to recognize and support young women in our community,” said Susan George, Director, Events, Training, & Affiliates at Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s applications were commendable, showcasing a diverse array of personal and academic accomplishments while giving back to our region in the ways that matter most to these girls. We look forward to celebrating all of them in May. I know the future of our community is bright with up-and-coming leaders like these!”
Modeled after the ATHENA Awards, the Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards program is designed to discover high school seniors who have displayed outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and involvement in the nine-county Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region.
For more information on the Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards program, please visit www.GreaterRochesterChamber.com/programs-events/womens-council/young-women-of-distinction/.
The Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards Program is supported in part by Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation.