Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman Award
It’s time to recognize the future leaders in our community. As you fill out the nomination form below, please remember that this is the primary resource that the selection committee will use to evaluate the nominee. We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible to help the committee make informed decisions.
See the important dates below for the nomination process.
SEPTEMBER 8 – OCTOBER 31
Nominations Open
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Woman and Young Woman Honorees will be notified via email & phone.
Nomination Criteria
Recipients of the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman award must demonstrate their leadership, poise, and determination through meaningful acts of philanthropy for their fellow students or their community.
Nominees for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman award must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a high school junior or senior in Northwest Louisiana
- Demonstrate influence in their school and/or community
- Exhibit significant education and/or community accomplishments
- Must have shown a commitment to philanthropy by helping children, the elderly, those in need, the arts, business development, education, and/or other acts of caring
Nominate a Future Leader
Submissions for the 2026 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Young Woman award are now closed.