The YWCA Jamestown is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards.
Women of Achievement Awards are presented to women in the community who demonstrate a commitment to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
The YWCA is seeking nominations in in the following categories:
- Rising Star – a high school or college student who has taken the role of advancing and promoting diversity, equality, and/or inclusion in their school or community.
- Power the Future – And under-35 rockstar with high potential for an advanced leadership role who is already demonstrating a commitment to the success of other women and/or people of color.
- Catalyst for Change – An individual in health care, human services, or educational fields that promotes the advancement of women and/or people of color. Breaking down barriers to success and assisting with increasing cultural competency in their profession.
- Impact Award – A phenomenal individual who promotes diversity in the approach of an organization and/or community as a volunteer. This individual has demonstrated a record for enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Shattered Ceiling – A female leader in a predominantly male field who is breaking down barriers to promote other women and/or people of color to become leaders alongside them.
The nomination form can be found at www.ywcajamestown.com/woa. Nominations are due by June 16, 2023.
Award recipients will be announced in July with recipients being honored at the 2023 Women of Achievement ceremony on Thursday, August 24.
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