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Last call for Woman of the Year 2013 nominations
The deadline for Woman of the Year 2013 nominations is Friday, February 15 at noon.
The Canadian Federation of University Women-Cranbrook Club is sending out this reminder for anyone wishing to see an East Kootenay woman be this year’s Woman of the Year.
CFUW-Cranbrook Club has been hosting this event and has honoured 34 women at 28 Woman of the Year Celebrations. Since 1984, all criteria have remained the same and any East Kootenay region woman whose extraordinary talents in enriching the lives, especially of women, are eligible. The nominee’s contributions to the education and/or advancement of women and how she has inspired and enriched the lives of those around her by her endeavours must be shown by the nominating committee.
The CFUW-Cranbrook’ Club’s use of the word “Education” does not necessarily carry an academic meaning as it can be more widely interpreted to mean supporting and encouraging learning.
The nominee’s contributions and achievement may have taken place in the last year or over a period of time. Her efforts may have been part of paid employment, voluntary or a combination of both.
The women who have been honoured in the past by this award are very much admired and respected by those with who they come into contact. Often these women are ‘unsung heroines’ of the community.
Sadly, the 2001 CFUW-Cranbrook Club recipient, Ruby Sinclair, passed away in January 2013. Ruby always attended the awards ceremony bringing friends and joy with her.
Recipients of this honour are selected from nominations submitted by the public. For information please go to the CFUW-Cranbrook Club website at www.cfuw-cranbrook.com .
The nominations can be mailed to the club at 805 – 29th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC V1C 3K5 or dropped off before noon Friday, February 15.
“We like to hold the awards ceremony for Woman of the Year on or around March 8, International Women’s Day,” said Cathryn Henley, president of the CFUW-Cranbrook Club and chair of the Woman of the Year Committee. “Once we know who the recipient will be, we will make an announcement and select a day that works for the Woman of the Year 2013.” She added.
The club asks you to get your nominations in as soon as you can and certainly by the deadline date. Stay tuned to e-KNOW and radio for the announcement of who will be Woman of the Year 2013.
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