General News: Nominees Sought for Women's Awards
December 12, 2011
Wanted: A few great women! Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson and YWCA Orange County have launched the nomination period for the 2012 Orange County Tribute to Women of Achievement awards. Now in their 20th year, the Tribute awards honor women in Orange County who have made a difference to our community in their professional, personal, or school-based activities.
Completed Tribute to Women of Achievement nomination forms are due to the Selection Committee for review by 5 p.m., Friday, December 23, 2011. Nomination forms are available online at www.girlscoutshh.org or by calling 845.561.8050, ext. 10 or by email to [email protected].
The nomination categories are:
Arts (fine and performing arts, entertainment)
Business (business, communications, self-employed, professionals, etc.)
Health Care
Human Services (profit or non-profit)
Public Service (government, politics, military, civil service, etc.)
Education (schools, colleges, organizations of formal education)
Woman of the Future (women between the ages of 16-21 who live, work, or go to school in Orange County)
BOBBIE A. LAHEY MEMORIAL AWARD - Volunteer Services (non-salaried services to the community)
More than 200 women from throughout Orange County have been recognized since the award’s inception.
“We are so proud of the many talented and accomplished women who live and work in Orange County. We want to know their stories, celebrate their successes, and sing their praises for all to hear, so please make sure they’re nominated,” said Ginny Rizzo, 2012 Tribute to Women of Achievement committee chairperson and 2011 honoree.
“Each year, the Selection Committee faces the daunting task of reviewing the nominations to determine what makes the nominee excel in her personal and professional endeavors. The accomplishments of the women in our community are outstanding,” continued Rizzo.
The Selection Committee is comprised of a diverse group of community leaders and past honorees who are not currently affiliated with the Tribute Steering Committee, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, or YWCA Orange County. Past Tribute event chairperson, Tribute honoree, and local businessperson Donna Cornell will chair the 2012 Selection Committee.
Honorees will be recognized at the annual Tribute dinner hosted at Anthony’s Pier 9 on May 9, 2012.
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