Honoring the women who are shaping the future of the Greater Perimeter region through leadership, service, innovation, and impact.

Presented annually by the Greater Perimeter Chamber, the Woman of Distinction Award celebrates extraordinary women whose influence strengthens our business community and inspires the next generation of leaders.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Nominees!

2026 First Runner-Up: Andrea Sharper, Founder of The Healthy Youth USA Foundation. Andrea’s nomination highlights more than 20 years of service to children and families. Through affordable after-school and summer programs, her foundation provides lasting support for children and working families. Her leadership reflects compassion, resilience, and a sustained commitment to education and community service.

2026 Second Runner-Up: Tasha McCall, Vice President of Payments and Agentic Commerce at Synchrony. Tasha combines professional leadership with mentorship and community service. Through organizations including Leadership Perimeter, Women in Technology, and Jack and Jill of America, she supports youth development, financial literacy, and technology education. Her nomination reflects a commitment to using her knowledge and experience to create opportunities for others.

2026 Woman of Distinction: Jan Paul

Our 2026 Woman of Distinction brings more than 45 years of experience in sales, marketing, and nonprofit management. She served as executive director of Leadership Sandy Springs, now Leadership Perimeter, until retiring in May 2021.

She continues to strengthen the community as chair of the Sandy Springs Civic Roundtable, a collaboration of 40 local nonprofits, and helped create Volunteer Sandy Springs to connect people with meaningful service opportunities. She also serves on the boards of the Sandy Springs Foundation and The Sandy Springs Society and co-chairs outreach at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church.

Her legacy includes 16 years on the Georgia Public Broadcasting Board of Trustees and a decade leading Georgia’s Secret Santa program, which tripled in size to serve more than 12,000 foster children by her retirement. Her passion for connecting people and helping others continues to make a lasting impact.