2019 Women of Distinction Award - Progress for Women

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 07, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

In the mid-1970s, Cuesta College held a Women’s Conference – an all-day event with a keynote speaker to promote women as leaders and to understand the role of women in history. Over the years, the event evolved to include awards. The first award was given in 1987. Arlene Chandler was recognized as the Woman of the Year. In 1990, the program expanded to four awards: Progress for Women, Community and Public Service – Professional, Community and Public Service – Volunteer, and Women in Education.

The Women of Distinction Ceremony is a partnership between Cuesta College and The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County’s Women’s Legacy Fund. In 2018 celebrated the 40th Women of Distinction Ceremony. Overall, the purpose of the program remains – to celebrate Women’s History Month (March) and recognize the contribution that women have made in the areas of volunteering in the community, their profession and in philanthropy.

There are four award categories:

Progress for Women
-Awarded to a woman whose commitment to a particular program or issue of special relevance to women has helped to improve the quality of life for women. As an example: arts, science, health, etc.

Community and Public Service, Professional
-Awarded to a woman who has, by virtue of her profession, distinguished herself by outstanding professional service to the community.

Community and Public Service, Volunteer
-Awarded to a woman who has distinguished herself as a volunteer by providing outstanding service to the community.

Grace N. Mitchell Lifetime Achievement
-Awarded to a woman with distinguished service and dedication to women in more than one of the three categories, and over an extended length of time throughout her professional or volunteer career.

Requirements

Nominations may be submitted by individuals, community groups, service organizations, or local businesses.

Nominees can only be recommended for one award category and must live or work in San Luis Obispo County.
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