State Finals for the Distinguished Young Women of Minnesota Class of 2022 took place throughout July 2021. All events were VIRTUAL for only the second time in DYW of MN history! These events included ‘touring’ Minneapolis Institute of Art, discussions with Burnsville city leadership, and more! View our virtual showcase here: https://vimeo.com/581346828
The cash scholarships below are in addition to the college-granted scholarships available to EVERY PARTICIPANT through the Distinguished Young Women program.
The Class of 2022 sharing State Week memories and well-wishes prior to the virtual showcase.
Distinguished Young Woman of Minnesota ($1500 cash scholarship)
Keerthana Ramanathan of Eden Prairie
First Runner-up ($600 cash scholarship)
Malaya Yague, Distinguished Young Woman of Kandiyohi County
CATEGORY AWARDS
Scholastics ($150 each)
Keerthana Ramanathan, Distinguished Young Woman of Eden Prairie
Isabella Power, Distinguished Young Woman of Minneapolis
Interview ($150 each)
Keerthana Ramanathan, Distinguished Young Woman of Eden Prairie
Nimo Abdi, Distinguished Young Woman of Saint Joseph
Talent ($150 each)
Emma Lipinski, Distinguished Young Woman of Ivanhoe
Malaya Yague, Distinguished Young Woman of Kandiyohi County
Fitness ($150 each)
Isabella Power, Distinguished Young Woman of Minneapolis
Malaya Yague, Distinguished Young Woman of Kandiyohi County
Self Expression ($150 each)
Keerthana Ramanathan, Distinguished Young Woman of Eden Prairie
Malaya Yague, Distinguished Young Woman of Kandiyohi County