By Somerset County Board of Freeholders
Do you know a Somerset County woman who has made extraordinary contributions to her career field or her community?
The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women is seeking nominations for its 2013 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program.
"We’re looking forward to recognizing women in a variety of fields and endeavors who have made a difference in their communities," said Freeholder Mark Caliguire, commission liaison.
Print a nomination form and guidelines from http://bit.ly/Women2013 or call Commission Chairwoman Paula Marasco at 908-953-0791.
Nominations must be postmarked by Dec. 21 and mailed to SCCSW, P.O. Box 205, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Submissions will not be accepted via email.
Nominees must be women who live or work in Somerset County. All nominations will be reviewed by the commission’s selection committee.
Categories are arts/entertainment, athletics/sports, business/management, education, entrepreneur, environmental initiatives, government/public service, hometown hero, information technology, journalism/media, law, medicine/health services, social services and volunteerism.
Nominations should be as specific as possible, citing the ways the nominee has demonstrated outstanding performance or dedication in her job or community.
Awards will be presented March 22, 2013, during the commission’s annual Women’s History Month celebration.