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October 19, 2009

Nominations Sought for Outstanding Women Awards

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 2010 Outstanding Women in Somerset County awards program.

"This is an opportunity for Somerset County to celebrate women who have made significant contributions in the community, to women's causes, or in their professional fields," said Freeholder Deputy Director Jack M. Ciattarelli, commission liaison.

Click here for a nomination form and guidelines. For more information, call Commission Chairwoman Irene von Dohlen at (908) 642-4417.

Nominations must be postmarked by Dec. 15 and mailed to SCCSW, P.O. Box 205, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Submissions will not be accepted via email.

Nominees must be women who reside in Somerset County. All nominations will be reviewed by the commission’s selection committee.

Categories are arts/entertainment, 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 26, 2010, at the Imperia in Franklin Township during the commission’s annual Women’s History Month celebration.

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