The National Honored Woman award is the highest recognition given by Episcopal Church Women. Every three years, diocesan ECW executive boards around the country are invited to submit the name of a woman from their diocese they believe has, by word and deed, best exemplified the ministry of ECW. She is then honored in a ceremony during the Triennial Meeting at General Convention.

On Friday, 73 Episcopal Church Women from dioceses across all nine provinces of the Church were recognized. Scott Hughes of Durham is the Diocese of North Carolina's Honored Woman for this triennium.

The list of things Scott has done not only for Episcopal Church Women but the Episcopal Church in general at the diocesan, provincial and national levels is way too long to get into here. Suffice to say for now she was an innovator and remains a friend to many, respected counselor and servant-leader. You'll be hearing more about her accomplishments and this award.

Congratulations, Scott! We are proud of you.