Fairfield Plantation

Woman of the Year

The Woman of the Year award is a prestigious annual recognition for members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and dedication.

Award Selection Process

The selection is handled with a high degree of tradition and confidentiality:

• The Committee: The selection group is uniquely composed of all past recipients of the award.

• Criteria: Nominees are evaluated on their commitment to promoting the club, their work on committees, and their overall involvement in the community.

• The Vote: The committee meets before the December Meeting to assess candidates and cast their votes.

• The Reveal: The winner's identity is a strictly guarded secret until the official presentation at the December Membership meeting.

• Presentation: The previous year's recipient has the honor of presenting the award to the new winner.Key Values Recognized

Key Values Recognized 

The club looks for individuals who embody specific traits:

• Positive representation of the club's image.

• Strong leadership and commitment.

A willingness to go "above and beyond" for the organization. 

Teri Jinks has been named the Plantation Women’s Club’s Woman of the Year for 2025. This prestigious recognition honors her strong leadership, unwavering commitment, and exemplary service as President of the Plantation Women's Club for 2024 and 2025. During her tenure, she has successfully led efforts to raise over $14,000 in 2024 and $16,000 in 2025 for various Carroll County charities. Beyond her leadership within our club, Teri has balanced multiple community roles, including co-chairing the PWC Float Committee, serving as a member of the Membership Committee for the Fairfield Garden Club, and acting as an instrumental member of the Property Owners Association's Community Affairs Committee and the Patrol Committee.  You can also find her every November serving the community at our local polling location.

Her dedication is perhaps best showcased by her tireless work in planning and organizing the neighborhood's annual 4th of July Parade, an event that truly brings the entire community together. Teri embodies a positive representation of the club, and her willingness to go above and beyond has set a high standard for us all. We are incredibly grateful that Teri has committed to serving a third term as President of the PWC until a suitable replacement is found.