Presented by the Greater Perimeter Chamber
The Woman of Distinction Award is an annual honor recognizing an exceptional woman who leads, serves, and inspires within the Greater Perimeter region, including Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and surrounding communities.
Submit a Nomination
Nominations for the 2026 Woman of Distinction Award will open in May of 2026.
Finalists will be spotlighted in September 2026.
The winner will be announced in October 20265, at our Woman of Distinction Signature Luncheon.
Key Dates
Nominations Open: May
Selection Committee Voting: August
Winner and Finalists Notified: August
Finalists Spotlighted: September
Winner Announced: October at the Signature Luncheon
Judging Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated based on the following attributes:
Leadership: Demonstrated influence and impact within her organization or field
Community Contribution: Evidence of positive, lasting change in the Greater Perimeter region
Character: Integrity, resilience, compassion, and innovation
Overall Distinction: Clear alignment with the award’s mission and values
Celebrate Our Region’s Leaders
This award celebrates women who are shaping the future of our community through their dedication, innovation, and leadership. We invite you to participate by submitting a nomination or sharing the opportunity within your network.
Past Honorees
2026 – Lauren Sok
2024 – Clarissa Sparks
2022 – Patty Conway
2021 – Karen Trylovich
2019 – Jean DiLuzio
2018 – Trinita Ervin
2017 – Andrea Settles
2016 – Tisha Rosamond
2015 – Teri Cloud
2014 – Patty Voelz
2013 – Irene Schweiger
2012 – Carolyn Axt
2011 – Mayor Eva Galambos
Let us continue to honor the exceptional women who lead, serve, and inspire within the Greater Perimeter region, including Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, and surrounding communities.
Nominations will open in May 2026
2025 Woman of Distinction
2025 Woman of Distinction Award Recipient
Functionize Health & Physical Therapy
As the founder and head physical therapist at Functionize Health & Physical Therapy, Lauren has built a practice rooted in patient-centered care, innovation, and education. Her leadership is seen not only in the way she mentors her team of clinicians and staff, but in how she constantly seeks to challenge industry norms--shifting away from insurance-driven care models to prioritize true healing. Lauren leads by example, cultivating a culture of growth, collaboration, and integrity.
Lauren has made a significant impact in both Dunwoody and the surrounding communities by offering accessible, high-quality physical therapy that empowers patients to live healthier, more active lives. Beyond the clinic, Lauren is deeply invested in community outreach--partnering with local businesses, hosting workshops, supporting local events, and creating opportunities for others to learn about injury prevention, performance, and long-term wellness.
She's not just providing care--she's building a stronger, healthier community.
Lauren embodies resilience and compassion in all she does. As a small business owner, she has navigated challenges--from economic uncertainty to industry shifts--with grace and strength. She consistently advocates for her patients' needs, even when it means taking the less conventional path.
Her compassion shows in the personalized care every client receives, and her innovation shines in how she integrates movement, Pilates, dry needling, and wellness coaching into a modern physical therapy model. She's not afraid to think differently if it means doing what's right.
Lauren's dedication to her clients, her team, and her community makes her more than deserving of the 2025 Woman of Distinction Award.
