Benson Area Women's Organization

The Benson Area Women’s Organization (BAWO) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide service to the community. The organization was registered with the NC Department of the Secretary of State on September 19, 1985 and has been going strong ever since.

BAWO sponsors the Little Miss Benson and the Junior Miss Benson pageants and hosts several fundraising events each year. Proceeds from the events and fundraisers are disbursed back into the community in many ways, such as donations to the Benson Food Bank, the Benson Area Chamber of Commerce, South Johnston High School scholarships and the list goes on. BAWO also helps sponsor other numerous events in the community.