Featured Awesome Ladies of Distinction Dancing Diamonds & Twilight Highsteppers in the March edition of the Humana Newsletter. The team was spotlighted along with Humana's employee Jovan Brooks as Volunteer of the Month.
Recipient of 2008 Ebony Magazine Award (Page112-113) Ebony Magazine All across America, women are doing extraordinary things that make a powerful difference for our children, schools and neighborhoods. Mrs. Deidra Blanche- Decay was chosen as a Woman Making A Powerful Difference in her Community. In July 2008, a luncheon was held to honor her along with 5 other women from the New Orleans area. She is featured in the October 2008 edition of Ebony Magazine for her outstanding efforts.
Recipient of 2009 Essence Magazine Award Women Making a Difference in the Community Award. Mrs. Decay is being featured in the Essence Magazine for her works as Founder & Executive Director of Awesome Ladies of Distinction. She is making a difference in the lives of youth.
Blue Cross Blue Shield 2011 Angel Award Winner Deidra Decay founded the Awesome Ladies of Distinction Mentoring Program for girls ages 2-17. Decay mentors young girls through community service, dance and service learning education.