Celebrating Addyson (Addy) Probst, 2026 Young Woman of Tomorrow Each year, the Young Woman of Tomorrow award recognizes a young woman whose leadership, service, and determination are already making a difference in Waukesha County. Whether through school,...
Women & Girls Fund Blog
The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being, self-sufficiency, and empowerment of women and girls in Waukesha County by growing our endowment to provide financial grants and support.
Meet Jackie Pride: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Jackie Pride, 2026 Woman of Distinction The Women of Distinction awards reflect the many ways women's leadership shows up across Waukesha County, often through people who bring others into the work and create opportunities for broader involvement....
Meet Gina Sanchez Juarez: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Gina Sanchez Juarez, 2026 Woman of Distinction Across Waukesha County, progress often takes shape through consistent, behind-the-scenes work that connects people to resources, guidance, and opportunity. Each year, the Women of Distinction Awards...
Meet Kristin Ferge: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Kristin Ferge, 2026 Woman of Distinction Each year, the Women of Distinction recognizes the local women whose leadership and accomplishments help improve the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other women and girls to do the same....
2025 Nine & Wine
2025 Nine & Wine: A Sold-Out Celebration of Golf, Giving, and Community On August 8, 2025, 144 women gathered at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee for the fourth annual Nine & Wine Golf Outing—our biggest golf event yet! Hosted by the Women and Girls...
2025 Highlights: The 41st Women of Distinction Broke Records!
A Record-Breaking Celebration: 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon. Whether you were in the room or supporting from afar, your commitment helped create an...
2025 Women of Distinction Honorees
Celebrating the 2025 Women of Distinction! On May 16, 2025, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County welcomed over 680 supporters to the Brookfield Conference Center for the 41st annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. Each year, this event honors women and...
2024 Nine & Wine
2024 Nine & Wine: A Record-Breaking Day of Golf, Wine, and Community On August 9, 2024, more than 100 women gathered at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee for the third annual Nine & Wine Golf Outing. It was our biggest one yet! Hosted by the Women and Girls...
Celebrating Women of Distinction for 40 Years: 2024 Highlights
40 Years of Impact: A Look Back at the 2024 Women of Distinction Luncheon We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the 40th anniversary Women of Distinction Luncheon. Even if you couldn’t join us, we hope this recap gives you a chance to...
Introducing Our 2024 Women of Distinction
Celebrating 40 years of Women of Distinction! On May 17, 2024, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County welcomed over 650 guests to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the Women of Distinction Luncheon. This annual tradition recognizes...









