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Do you know an extraordinary woman who has distinguished herself as an outstanding member of the community? A program inspired by Girl Scouts nationally, the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle Women of Distinction Awards honor women from across the Florida Panhandle who truly stand out for their commitment to the community. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Women of Distinction awards program.
The women honored for 2017 will join other women in the Florida Panhandle who have been honored as Women of Distinction since the program’s inception in 1998. All nominees will be honored during the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on Nov. 9, at the Florida State University Alumni Center.
“The Women of Distinction Awards recognize and honor the women in our community whose leadership and commitment inspire and make the world a better place,” stated Raslean M. Allen, Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. “We invite you to join us by nominating the distinguished women in our community.”
Nominees must live or work in Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, or Wakulla County. They should exemplify extraordinary civic, professional, and/or philanthropic commitment and achievement, be a role model for girls, and demonstrate a commitment to advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls. Nominees are to demonstrate initiative, integrity, and leadership characteristics and are not required to have been or currently be a Girl Scout. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent selection committee based on standardized criteria for nominees.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Aug. 31, at 5 p.m. Nomination forms can be obtained by visiting www.gscfp.org to complete online or download.