Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi

July 16, 2026 - July 18, 2026
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Evangel Temple
Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in high school women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.
Thirty-five seniors will arrive in Meridian on July 12 for a week of rehearsals, community service projects, Host Family Party, a Red Carpet party and an autograph party at Belle G Boutique in Downtown Meridian.
The DYW Showcase will take place at Evangel Temple July 16, 17 & Finals on July 18 7:00 pm all 3 nights.
Tickets can be purchased online at
Sponsors include the following businesses: Belle G Boutique, Brainstorm Creative Group, Castle Grove Foundation,  Citizens National Bank, Coca Cola of Meridian, The Evangel Temple, Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience, Meridian Community College,  Mississippi Power, Kendra Scott, Synergy Physical Therapy and Sports Meridian, Threefoot Building, Host Family Association.
Individuals: Jimmy and Ann Alexander, Mary Jo Huffman family, Leland and Glynese Irby, Scott and Natalie Orr, David, Lori, Emmie and Sadie Perkins, The Family of John Houston Phillips, and Blake Travis.
  • Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi
  • 7:00 pm
  • 9:00 pm
  • Yes
  • 20260718
  • No
  • Evangel Temple
  • Array

  • https://www.distinguishedyw.org/find-your-program/mississippi
  • Sid Wilkinson
  • mississippi@distinguishedyw.org
  • (601)693-6404
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