In 1970, the Distinguished Women Award was created by the Northwood University Board of Trustees to honor the enormous contributions of women. The award is a recognition of excellence and dedication to support for women in the workforce.

The recipients represent the values Northwood espouses for its own students: commitment to free enterprise, the partnership of arts and business, and the management of global commerce. The honorees serve as role models for Northwood University students.

For NU imPACKt: this event is worth points for those volunteering (1pt/hour Go MAD), Leadership for SEAT Team E-Boards and attendance, or NU Idea.