ASHLAND — Nomination forms for the 2016 Ashland County Women of Achievement awards are available at Ashland and Loudonville Public Libraries.
Deadline to turn in nominations for this annual recognition of women is Thursday, July 21. Former recipients, friends, employees and family members may nominate women who have reached beyond themselves to contribute substantially to the quality of life in Ashland County through involvement with family, career, or community service.
A committee will evaluate nominees on the scope and impact of the nominee’s verified achievements and the extent to which her efforts provide inspiration for other women. Criteria include the uniqueness of the nominee’s contributions and the impact on past, present , or future generations.
Nominations should include a typed summary of the candidate’s achievements including significant accomplishments and awards that indicate how the nominee initiated change and demonstrated dedication and passion for community betterment.
The written bio is limited to five pages and should include relevant dates, beneficiaries of these efforts and their impact locally and beyond.
Nominees must have lived in Ashland County at least 5 years, be a current resident and be 21 years of age or older.
Nomination forms with biography of the nominee should be mailed to WOA, 696 C.R. 1302, Ashland, Ohio, 44805, % Suzanne Carruthers.
For more information call 419-289- 3735 or message the Facebook page: Ashland County, Ohio Women of Achievement.
A reception to honor a maximum of six 2016 inductees will take place on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Bella Bleu’s at Water’s Edge, 170 Somerset Drive, Ashland.
Members of the Women of Achievement board are Georgene Aber, Marilyn Byers, Marti Byers, Suzanne Carruthers, Becky Echelberger, Elaine Hess, Barbie Lange, Bonnie Manos, Jane Roland, and Sandra Tunnell. Historian is Jan Archer. 2016 marks the 25th year of recognizing outstanding women in Ashland County through Women of Achievement.
Kay Conrad established the Women of Achievement awards in 1991 and created a fund with the Ashland County Community Foundation as a permanent legacy to the women of Ashland County.
