MARCH 26, 2009 ISSUE
Appalachian Women’s Fund Accepting Woman of Vision Nominations
Nominations Due May 15
Pictured is Appalachian Women’s Fund President Patti Turner (left) with the 2008 Woman of Vision Award recipient, Liz Murray. Photo submittedThe Appalachian Women’s Fund (AWF) is now accepting nominations for its Woman of Vision Award, to be presented on Thursday, June 25. This annual luncheon and fundraiser will honor a local woman from Avery, Ashe or Watauga counties who generously gives of her time and talent.
If this describes a woman you know and admire for her community involvement and dedication to the issues facing women and children, then the Appalachian Women's Fund wants to hear from you. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, May 15.
Last year’s recipient was Liz Murray, the young woman whose life story was depicted in the movie Homeless to Harvard. AWF President Patti Turner is excited to see this year's award go to a visionary in the local community.
“There are so many dynamic ladies right here who work to make a lasting difference in the lives of women and the families they care for,” Turner said. “We all know that when volunteers make a positive impact on a family, that family's burden is a little lighter. The family is stronger, the children are happier and the community benefits are far-reaching, all because a volunteer made time to care.”
To nominate a special woman for this recognition, the nominee must:
-volunteer many hours of service to the community
-be a full-time or seasonal resident of Ashe, Avery or Watauga counties
-be passionate about issues specific to helping women and their families in the areas of poverty, housing, food, education or job training
-not be a current member of the AWF Board of Directors
The following must be included in your submission:
-name, address and phone number of the nominee
-number of years you have known the nominee
-specific list of volunteer service projects accomplished by your nominee and their approximate dates
-a summary of 50 words or less as to why you are nominating this woman
-your name and contact information
Please send your nomination via email to info@appalachianwomensfund.org or mail it to the AWF office at P.O. Box 1838, Boone, NC 28607.
“Women helping women is what the AWF is all about,” Turner said. “It is an honor to say thank you to someone who gives so much and expects nothing in return. That is what makes a true Woman of Vision.”
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