OHIO Chillicothe seeks nominations for Woman of Distinction Award

Ohio University Chillicothe is seeking nominations for the 2025 Woman of Distinction Award, established to honor a member of the OHIO Chillicothe or Ross County communities who has made significant contributions in supporting, raising awareness, and/or promoting women and gender issues.

Nominations are open through close of business on Friday, Feb. 28 and may be submitted by faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large.

Last year’s awardee was Stacy Saunders-Adams, associate professor of social work at Ohio University Chillicothe. With more than 20 years of experience in the child welfare field, she is deeply committed to improving the lives of individuals and families in Chillicothe, Ohio. Saunders-Adams was recognized as one of the Hope Partnership Project prevention advocates of the year in 2022 and as one of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board’s Prevention Advocates of the year in 2023. A dedicated advocate for underserved and marginalized individuals, particularly those who experience some of the greatest suffering, she serves on the board of directors for the Hope Partnership Project, and as a volunteer at the Ross County Community and Outreach Center.

The Campus Relations Committee will select an award recipient who will be recognized at Ohio University Chillicothe’s Woman of Distinction event in March 2025 as part of OHIO Chillicothe’s Women’s History Month celebration.