Calendar of Events
Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon
Save the Date
Recognizing Willie Lewis Society Inductees and Outstanding Student Leaders
Leading Beyond Boundaries
Sunday, March 1, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
11:30 am Doors Open
12:00 pm Luncheon Begins
UNG Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Registration Opens January 19th
The Lewis Society
This select and prestigious society honors alumnae whose professional achievements and community impact reflect the pioneering spirit of Willie and Mary Lewis, the first female graduates of the University of North Georgia. The Lewis Society celebrates those who embody excellence, leadership, and service. Each honoree is a distinguished alumna of the University of North Georgia, recognized by her peers for going above and beyond in her field and community.
Nomination deadline is extended to Sunday, January 4, 2026
Sponsored by the Women of UNG, a Shared Interest Group of the UNG Alumni Association
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Women of UNG Annual Pop-Up Market
Women of UNG
4th Annual Pop-Up Market
Thursday, September 25
5:30-7:30 pm
UNG Dining Hall Veranda
345 West Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Inclement Weather Location, Dining Hall Banquet Room
Join us for our annual pop-up event where you and your friends can shop, snack on treats & network..
This enjoyable event is for students, alumni, faculty, staff & the Dahlonega community
You can enter a chance to win a basket of goodies!
Vendors
3D4U - Brianna Phillips
AHA - Ansleigh Little
Ankylostore - Fable Turpin
Arabian Perfumes - Grace Caamano
Art Prints, Stickers, T-Shirts, Totes - Isabella Martino
Berry’s Boutique - Natalie Kenimer
Brees Handmade - Brianna Walter
Cabin Sweets - Emma Brooks
Cake Pop Studio - Kacey Lanier
Coffee and Macha Cart - Milan Guevara
Crochet Cabin - Katie Andrews
Crochet Pet Clothes & Toys - Jessica Morrell
CroChey Creations - Chey Hutchins
Custom Wood Products - Coralei Kelley
Cute Kreations - Michelle Rueda
Dear Stella Boutique - Kaylin Smith
EGVintageee - Grace Kiscunas
Ella Rain Creations - Ella Rain Pennington
Em’s Bracelet Company - Emma Becraft
Em’s Mood Beads - Em Conyer
Floral Arrangements - Christal Walker
Golden Faith Co. - Lauren Morris
Goldmar - Mary Kellen Beck
Greeting Cards - Sarah Pavlin
Hand Made by Hopie - Hope Mullinax
Handmade Bougets - Daisy Vargas-Sanchez
Harvested Gems - Jade Sanano
Haven Lace - Emma Englishby
Home-Illustrated.com - Tracy Foster
House of Beignets & Co - Ada Arcinas
Indigo Thrift Co. - Lilly Reagan
Made With Love - Aubrielle Mills
Madly Artistic - Madeline Kinser
Midnight Sage Studio - Izora Smith
Nisey’s Knits - Denise Mejia
Paintings - Zoe Presten
Plants by Judy - Judy McHan
Pottery by Olivia - Olivia Valente
Quilted Fluff 'N' Stuff - Alyssa Roe
Ray 101 Boutique - Julie Duckett
Rebecca's Jewelry Designs - Rebecca Roe
Sandee's Sewing - Coleen Gowen
Sarah Sews - Sarah Walker
Sew Cute by Izze - Izze Poole
Sew What?!? - Tina Worthington
Shiyohno - Larkin Arnold
Simple Kingdom - Kaitlyn Klein
Sol + Chain Permanent Jewelry - Rilyn Morris
Squirrely Hippie Chick - Ferris Gilreath
Sweet Treat Baked Goods - Zeta King
The Women of UNG is a Shared Interest Group of the UNG Alumni Association.
Learn more about us at https://www.ungalumni.org/women-of-ung
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Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon
Online registration has closed. For more information call #706-864-1562
Recognizing Three Outstanding Alumnae Honorees and Ten Student Leaders
Alumnae Honorees for the Lewis Society
Sandra Pryor Clarkson ‘65
Victoria Gentry Ridgeway Gillis ‘68
Elizabeth Lord Rhodes ‘66
Student Honorees
Tracy Amaya | Cadet Jaelyn Baker | Livi Blackstock
Jessica Case | Sara Gonzalez | Melissa Lopez | Emma Mitchell
Cadet Faith Okanlawon | Alyssa Pold | Fatima Santillan
“Leading Boldly”
Sunday, March 2, 2025
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The program begins promptly at noon.
UNG Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street Dahlonega, GA 30533
Professional Attire Suggested
Luncheon Speaker
Judge Angela Duncan ‘91
Honoree names and invitation link to be posted in January
Sponsored by the Women of UNG, a Shared Interest Group of the UNG Alumni Association
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Questions? Call #706-864-1562
8th Annual Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon
8th Annual Women’s Leadership
Recognition Luncheon
Recognizing ten outstanding student leaders and three alumnae honorees
“A legacy of leadership”
Sunday, March 3, 2024
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
The program begins promptly at 12:00 p.m.
UNG Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Professional Attire Suggested
Luncheon Speaker
Mrs. Jessica Shannon
UNG First Lady
Jessica Shannon Bio
Alumnae Honorees
Karen Ash Frost, PhD ’74 │ Donna Winkler Whitfield, MD ‘80 │ Barbara DeMarco Williams ‘73
Student Honorees
Lexi Atilano | Josie Ayers | Cadet Jaden Davidson | Larkin Ethridge
Peyton Holley | Cadet Zoe Kinzie | Taylor Koenig
Jolie Lester | Gisella Welch | Krista Willey
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED
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