Women of Achievement Awards

Nomination Process

• A completed Nomination Form
• A typed narrative response of no more than 3 pages (not counting letters of support) including: Major achievements and explain why the nominee deserves to be recognized
• Letters of support are strongly encouraged (no more than 2)

Event Specifics

• Award recipients will be honored at a dinner and ceremony in the evening of Wednesday, March 15, 2017 beginning at 5:30pm at Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw.
• YWCA also presents a pre-reception on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region in Bay City. This is the opportunity for the honorees to meet one another and discuss the specifics of the March 15 event.

Criteria for Nomination

• Have made Significant Contributions to the well-being of the community, state, or nation.
• Have a Record of Accomplishment in her chosen field (professional or volunteer).
• Be a Recognized Leader and demonstrate qualities of character and integrity.
• Demonstrate the character of a Role Model for other women.
• Be a Current Resident of the Great Lakes Bay Region ñ Bay, Saginaw, Midland, or Isabella County.
• Be present at the Women of Achievement Awards dinner the evening of March 15, 2017.
• A Lifetime Achievement nominee will have, through a lifetime of volunteer and/or professional activities, made outstanding contributions to her community.