The 10th annual Women of Distinction Ceremony and Dinner was held recently to honor 75 women from around the 23rd State Senate District for their work in the community. More than 350 guests filled the hall at the National Orange Show to mark the occasion.

“These women are making a huge difference in our region,” said Senator Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, who hosted the event. “I admire them for their selfless service and humility. They don’t ask for much in return and don’t seek recognition for their work.”

Since the program began, more than 500 women have been named Women of Distinction. Awardees are nominated by members of the public.

This year’s ceremony highlighted the work of Woman of the Year Susan Zador of Loma Linda and her passion for serving nursing home residents through her nonprofit organization “Visiting the Lonely Ones.”

The event also honored Highland resident and breast cancer survivor Christina Milian with the creation of the “Christina Milian Inspirational Scholarship” to benefit female trade school students whose families have been affected by cancer. The fund has so far raised $6,000. The money will be used to award scholarships at future Women of Distinction events.