Press release:
YWCA of Genesee County is still accepting nominations for 2016 Women of Distinction awards.
Recipients will be honored during the nonprofit's annual Women of Distinction Awards Celebration June 18 at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road.
These awards are one way to publicly acknowledge the good works of others that have ultimately contributed to the well being of the Genesee County population, Executive Director Jeanne Walton said.
The selection committee is looking for nominations of women, companies and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the following categories:
Recipients will be honored during the nonprofit's annual Women of Distinction Awards Celebration June 18 at Genesee Community College, 1 College Road.
These awards are one way to publicly acknowledge the good works of others that have ultimately contributed to the well being of the Genesee County population, Executive Director Jeanne Walton said.
The selection committee is looking for nominations of women, companies and organizations that have gone above and beyond in the following categories:
- Racial Justice: Supporting diversity through one's initiatives, philosophies and/or programs. This may include service in a leadership role, with commitment to racial justice and a high standard of courage, integrity and commitment to YWCA's mission to empower women and eliminate racism.
- Economic Empowerment: Helping women to face the challenge of economic inequality or hardship. This is done with programs or initiatives that create opportunities for women to lift themselves from their current circumstances and gain more options to improve their lives.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Making a continuous effort to recruit, develop and promote a diverse work force and foster an inclusive environment where women leaders thrive.
- Military/Veteran: A veteran or related agency that has worked on behalf of veterans and continues to serve through civic, personal and/or professional improvements.
- Advocacy/Civic Engagement: Working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. Promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes.
- Peace: Striving to make the world a better place by emphasizing the importance of kindness, compassion and peace.
Nominations may be e-mailed to: jwalton@ywcagenesee.org or sent to YWCA of Genesee County, 301 North St., Batavia, NY, 14020. Please include your name and contact information, the award category, name of nominee, some background and your reasons for nominating this person, organization or business.
For more information, call (585) 343-5808.
