Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby County has been named Outstanding Affiliate of the Year, presented during the Girls Inc. 2020 Virtual Annual Conference.

Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby Countywas one of three affiliates selected for this distinct honor out of 78 Girls Inc. affiliates across the U.S. and Canada. Girls Inc. is the national organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through direct service and advocacy.

The Affiliate of the Year distinction goes to top organizations who have met an extensive list of criteria that speak to the quality of the experience they deliver to girls. It also recognizes their sound business practices and revenue growth, the strength of involvement by their board, their participation in Strong, Smart and Bold Outcomes Measurement, and their generosity and willingness to act on behalf of the good of the whole network.

“This year’s recognized affiliates had many individual achievements that made them worthy of being called outstanding,” said Dr. Stephanie J. Hull, Girls Inc. President & CEO. “Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby Countydemonstrated excellence in strengthening and expanding their services to support the unique, ever-changing needs of girls. They are also committed to the use of data to improve outcomes and results for girls. We are thrilled to honor them for their impressive work and their commitment to making a measurable difference in the lives of girls.” 

Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby County serves more than 3,300 unduplicated girls annually through after school programs, summer camp, gymnastics, and school-based programs.The organization has expanded its service territory in recent years to include Decatur County and now Rush County.  The affiliate has seen the girls it serves excel in the classroom, develop strong and healthy relationships, develop wonderful self-confidence and become leaders. During the last year, the affiliate has also led a long-range strategic planning process for the network of Girls Inc. affiliates in the State of Indiana. 

Amy Dillon, President & CEO, stated the following, “This award is such an honor, and I thank the National organization for recognizing our efforts.   I could not be more proud of the Girls Inc. of Shelbyville & Shelby CountyBoardor Directors, staff, and girls, and this is an amazing way for them to be recognized. I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful, change-making organization, and I feel very blessed to have the support of our community and a support network that allowsus to do something so impactful for our girls.”

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About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core

elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment - girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sister-hood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls.

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