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2024 Women of Distinction

 

Since 1975, the YWCA Rock County Women of Distinction Awards has honored more than 275 individuals and organizations who have improved women’s lives through community service, professional achievement, integrity, leadership, and dedication to the well-being of others.

The YWCA Rock County is pleased to announce its 49th Annual Women of Distinction Awards will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm at the Glen Erin Golf Club/Celtic House in Janesville.

The event recognizes women, young women and businesses or organizations who serve as outstanding role models for others in Rock County. The YWCA presents Women of Distinction Awards and Young Women of Distinction Awards (21 and younger) to women and young women who have shown strong achievement in their work and personal lives, and who have given back to their communities in the spirit of the advancement of other women. Many have been trailblazers in their professions, pathfinders for social justice, or young women on the rise, bringing forth key issues facing Rock County women and girls.

Tickets will be available for $70 each or a  table of 8 for $560. The evening includes a cash bar, a seated dinner and a program featuring the work of the YWCA and the Women of Distinction awards presentation. In addition to honoring outstanding local women, the event raises funds for victims of domestic violence and programs that empower women through the YWCA’s Transitions for Women program.

Nominations for the prestigious awards are now open and must be received no later than 4:00pm on Friday, January 19, 2024. The nomination forms are available at https://bit.ly/2024WODnomination. Or, if you prefer, you can fill out the form directly online with the form below.

2024 Women of Distinction Nomination

YWCA Rock County invites you to participate in our Annual Women of Distinction Awards by nominating a woman, young woman (21and under) who has made a significant impact in our community and achieved personal & professional success.

  • About the Nominee

  • Tell us about yourself:

  • Please answer each of the following questions with 250 words or less. Submit this Nomination Form and other supporting materials or letters to the YWCA Rock County by 4PM, Friday, January 19, 2024. Letters of support: If your nominee has achieved success at work, at church, by assisting a nonprofit organization, etc., please submit letters of support. These help the selection committee get to know more about the nominee. Please provide no more than two letters of support.

  • (Examples: How has the nominee influenced the lives of others? How has she helped women and girls achieve their goals? Is she a role model in her profession or in a volunteer capacity?)
  • (Examples: How has she proactively strengthened policies, practices, attitudes and/or actions that are creating equity for everyone? How is she involved in women’s issues? How has she worked to eliminate racism and make the Rock County community more inclusive and equitable?)
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      Submit this Nomination Form and any other supporting materials or letters to the YWCA Rock County by 4 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024. If your nominee has achieved success at work, at church, by assisting a nonprofit organization, etc., no more than two letters of support may be submitted. These help the selection committee get to know more about the nominee.