January 17, 2006
Contact: Curt Stewart 801.526.4315
SALT LAKE CITY – In celebration of Women’s History
Month, the Utah Commission for Women & Families will present the Utah Women’s
Achievement Award to Utah women, past and present, who have made significant
contributions in all walks of life.
The Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2006 Women’s Achievement
Awards.
The Commission is searching for Utah women who have made significant contributions
to the lives of other women in our state. These women may be have overcome adversity,
worked professionally to improve the quality of life for other women, given
community service, or even contributed to the positive development of their
own families.
Nominations will be accepted until February 15, 2006. This year’s awards
will be presented by First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman at the Governor’s Mansion
on Thursday, March 16th, 2006, at 10:00 a.m.
You can find out more about the award, and download a nomination form, by visiting
www.families.utah.gov/awards, or by calling the Utah Commission on Women &
Families at (801) 526-9322.
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