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She Leads Carolinas 

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We had an amaing time at our
2025 Women of Distinction Banquet 

SAVE THE DATE for our 2026 Banquet
Saturday, September 19th at 6:00pm
at the Riverplace

453 Glynwood Forest Drive, Fort Mill, SC

Every year, we honor Christian women of distinction from across North and South Carolina who demonstrate godly leadership and character.  Join us in recognizing and honoring these inspirational women who are making a difference in society.  Please make plans to join us for this spectacular event.   

Recipients of the 2025 She Leads Carolinas
Christian Woman of Distinction Award

Ainsley Earhardt
Fox News Anchor

Dana Crowell
N. Myrtle Beach Chief of Police

Tonya Skelly
Pray-NC President

Mary Frances Forrester
Marriage Advocate

Cheryl Riley
Principal - VCCS

Lauren Martel
Constitutional Attorney

Joy Wyns
Co-Founder of Antioch Int'l Church and Christians for Messiah Ministries

Missy Williams Settlemyre
Founder - Wings Ministry of Brunswick County

Lisa Cooper Van Riper
President - SC Citizens for Life

Tami Fitzgerald
Executive Director - NC Values

Alba Cecilia Vargas de Contreras
Missionary, Mentor & Speaker

Ashley Weston
Business Owner

Rev. Mariesa Liston Davis
Minister

Jami Meyer
Children's Outreach

Olga Washington
 2025 - 1981

2024 innaugural banquet - in pictures

North Carolina Honorees for
2024 Christian Woman of Distinction Award

Clarice Holden
Business Owner

Trina Boyd
National Networker

Rep. Virginia Foxx
Congresswoman

Pastor Marilyn Gool
Pastor - Victory Christian Center

Donica Hudson
Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur

Michelle Hoverson
Author, Speaker

Elizabeth Johnston
Podcastor, Social Media Influencer

Perla LeDoux
Influencer

Belkis Garcia Lehmann
Missionary

South Carolina Honorees for
2024 Christian Woman of Distinction Award

Kizzy Smalls
Education & Government 

Alicia Gilewicz
Holocust Survivor & Businesswoman

Joanie Foster
Pastor - Restoration Worship Center

Jeannie Smith
Author, Speaker, Podcaster

Barbara Campbell
Realtor, Businesswoman 

Joyce Sanders
Founder - Knitting Hearts Ministry

Pamela Evette
Lieutenant Governor

Lin Bennett
Former House Representative

Bonnie Chavda
Co-Founder - Chavda Ministries Int'l 

Donate

She Leads Carolinas is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, but also partners with 

Antioch International Church.  To give a donation to She Leads, simply follow the link to Antioch below and select "She Leads" in the drop down list. Your donations will help to bring recognition and honor to amazing leading women in our society.  All gifts will receive a tax donation receipt.  

Thank you for your generosity. 

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