In Business / October 2006
Award Winning Women
The West Virginia Women’s Commission is looking forward to recognizing outstanding women of the state for 2006. Nominations are encouraged and will be accepted through January 31, 2007 for the Celebrate Women Awards. The prestigious awards are given to women who have participated in shaping the state or the nation and who are role models as women achievers for tomorrow’s female leaders.
According to Kathy Pauley, Executive Director of the WVWC, women can be nominated in any of twelve broad categories –Arts, Business, Education, Government, Labor, Math/Science, Mountaineer Spirit, Professions, Public Service, Sports, Unsung Hero, and Volunteer Service–and anyone can nominate them. Nominees must be current residents of the state, or, if deceased, must have been residents of the state at the time of death. An organization or individual may submit only one nominee per category. Nominations are encouraged from a broad range of fields and geographical areas. Although nomination forms will not be carried over from previous submissions to the West Virginia Celebrate Women Awards, resubmissions are encouraged.
Delegate Virginia Mahan, recipient of the 2006 Government award, says, “This honor is particularly meaningful to me. I have such great respect for the West Virginia Women’s Commission and their very relevant mission. They are often the primary providers of information to women of our state on issues like economic opportunity, health care, domestic violence issues, and the list goes on. Their work is extremely valuable and they continue despite serious budget constraints.”
The Commission is anticipating receiving many nominations from all over the state. “Reading the about the lives and contributions of these women is such an inspiration to all of us,” Commission Chair Wendy Thomas says. “I always walk away from this event with an even greater admiration for the women of West Virginia. We really have a great pool of women to choose from. I can’t wait to see the nominations start rolling in.”
For more information about the awards, visit the Women’s Commission website, www.wvdhhr.org/women. For a nomination form, visit the website or call the Commission’s office, (304) 558-0070.
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