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| Purpose: |
The Celebrate Women Awards allow us to recognize and honor West Virginia women who have participated
in shaping the state or the nation and who are role models as women
achievers for tomorrows female leaders.
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| Eligibility: |
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.
Nomination forms will not be carried over from previous submissions to the
West Virginia Celebrate Women Awards, but resubmissions are encouraged.
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| Categories: |
Arts Refers to any woman who is involved in fine arts, folk arts, arts administration, etc.
(i.e. musicians, painters, dancers, quilters, philanthropists)
Business Refers to any woman who is involved in business (i.e.
entrepreneurs, executives, managers)
Education Refers to any woman who is involved in education, from
preschool to post-secondary to technical, etc. (i.e. teachers, professors,
school administrators, mentors)
Government Refers to any woman serving in a public office, elected,
appointed, etc. (i.e. department secretaries, county commissioners,
Senators, Delegates, Representatives)
Labor Refers to any woman involved in unions or working in a
non-traditional career field (i.e. plumbers, carpenters, miners, union
organizers)
Math/Science Refers to any woman working in a math-or science-related
field (i.e. engineers, lab technicians, ecologists, computer technicians,
architects)
Mountaineer Spirit Refers to any woman who
exemplifies the independent, hard-working spirit of the Mountain State, or
who works to make our state a better place to live
Professions Refers to any woman who works in a professional field (i.e.
doctors, lawyers, counselors, therapists, public relations specialists,
journalists)
Public Service Refers to any woman who works or volunteers in the areas of
civil rights and advocacy, for any public cause (i.e. persons with
disabilities, persons of color, children)
Sports Refers to any woman who is an athlete or coach or who works
in the field of sports (i.e. runner, yoga teacher, soccer player,
basketball coach, sports journalist, umpire)
Unsung Hero Refers to any woman who is a hero to someone and/or who has
accomplished great things quietly and without recognition
Volunteer Service Refers to any woman who serves as
a volunteer (works without pay), whether individually or as part of an
organization
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The 2006 Celebrate Women Awards has already
occurred. Click
here
to see a program from the event.
For a list of all past winners, please click
here
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The date for the 2008 Celebrate Women Awards
has not yet been set. We are currently accepting nominations for the Awards,
however. Click here to download the nomination form.
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