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Nominate an Extraordinary Woman

2007 YWCA Tribute to Women

PHOENIX, Ariz. (July 18, 2006)… YWCA of Maricopa County is pleased to announce nominations for the 14th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women Awards are being accepted!

Nominate an extraordinary woman for one of the 2007 YWCA Tribute to Women awards. Over 1,000 friends, family, and community members will gather at the Arizona Biltmore on March 8, 2007 to honor the women of achievement selected to receive the awards. The 14th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women Luncheon recognizes distinguished women who have worked to eliminate racism and empower women and while achieving success in their career field. A nomination form must be completed for each woman nominated. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

§  Supports the success of the YWCA of Maricopa County.

§  Lives and / or works in Maricopa County.

§  Exemplifies respect for the value of diversity and contributes to the empowerment of women.

§  Demonstrates outstanding leadership qualities in the category for which she is nominated.

§  Commits to participate in the Tribute video program and the 2007 YWCA Tribute to Women luncheon on March 8, 2007.

Award categories are: Business Leader, Creative Arts Leader, Education Leader, Emerging Leader (30 years and under), Health & Science Leader, Philanthropy Leader, Public Service Leader, Racial Justice Leader, Sports Leader, Dorothy Willey Award (YWCA Volunteer)

Please visit our website at www.ywca.org/maricopacounty to download a nomination application, or contact Dahlia Anderson at (602) 258-0990 Ext. 11 or by e-mail at to request nomination forms. The deadline for submitting nominations is 5:00 P.M. on September 15, 2006.

About YWCA of Maricopa County

The YWCA of Maricopa County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has served the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1914. The YWCA improves the quality of community life by promoting racial justice and economic advancement of women. The YWCAprovides essential services to disabled adults,abused and homeless women,children, seniors, as well as those seeking respect in a multicultural community.

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization worldwide with more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States.

For more information about the 14th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women Luncheon or YWCA programs visit www.ywca.org/maricopacounty or call (602)258-0990.

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For over 92 years, the YWCA of Maricopa County has served the community through a variety of programs including The Thunderbirds Haven House, a transitional shelter for abused or homeless women and their children; hot meals, recreation and social programs for low-income seniors; and home-delivered meals for impoverished elderly, and disabled adults and veteran.