Erin Hu named Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin for 2023

On Saturday, July 30, Erin Hu of Brookfield Central High School was named Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin for 2023 and presented with a cash scholarship of $3,000 during the Wisconsin State Finals.

Following a selection process in her town of Brookfield, Hu traveled to the state finals last weekend with ten other state representatives to participate in community activities and prepare for the state competition. Hu amassed a total of $4,500 in cash scholarships through her participation in the Distinguished Young Women program at the state level alone, plus additional scholarships at the local level.

In addition to serving as the state representative of Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin for the next year, Hu will prepare to participate in the DYW National Finals next June in Mobile, AL.

A complete list of winners includes:

Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin 2023 - $3,000*
Erin Hu

Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin 2023 First Runner Up - $2,000*
Shannon Doherty

Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin 2023 Second Runner Up - $1,300*
Addison Strunz

Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin 2023 Third Runner Up - $1,000*
Anika Peterson

*Scholarships contributed from Alumnae "Forget Me Not" Fund and STAR Donors

Category Awards:

Interview Awards - $250: sponsored by Eder Flag
Erin Hu & Shannon Doherty

Scholastic Awards - $250: sponsored by Mathnasium
Shannon Doherty & Elizabeth (Bethy) Havas

Overall Scholastic Award - $500: sponsored by Mathnasium
Erin Hu

Talent Awards - $250: sponsored by 'In Honor' of Barbara & Delbert St. Marie Talent & Anonymous
Erin Hu & Nevada Kurtz

Self Expression Awards - $250: Women of Johnsonville
Shannon Doherty & Erin Hu

Fitness Awards - $250: sponsored by Jockey International
Anika Peterson & Nevada Kurtz

"Be Your Best Self" Awards - $250: sponsored by Natural BioWisdom, PMA & Insigniam Consulting
Addison Strunz & Erin Hu

Spirit Award - $250: Sponsored by Elberta "Bertie" LeVine
Rachelle Akwaboah

About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for high school.
National sponsors include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Shoe Station, Gant Travel Management, the Coffeen Family, Regions Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

Wisconsin state sponsors include the Women of Johnsonville, Jockey, Eder Flag, Mathnasium, Young Dance Academy, Dale Carnegie Training and the Staybridge Suites Milwaukee Airport South Hotel. The state program awarded over $11,000 in college scholarships this year.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.