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She Leads Carolinas




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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