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SoroptimistHaldimand-Norfolk“Women of Excellence”Awards 2013Saturday, April 20, 2013Sandusk Golf ClubEvent Mission StatementThe Soroptimist International of Haldimand-Norfolk’s Women of Excellence event is a fundraising celebration thatsupports the status and human rights of women and girls in our local communities.Soroptimist Mission StatementImprove the lives of women and girls in local communities and around the world.Women of Excellence:Who Are Women of Excellence?Are role modelsContribute to the advancement of women and the quality of women’s livesDemonstrate initiative and a pioneering spiritHas commitment to her communityIs an outstanding achiever in one of the award categoriesHas made her contribution in Haldimand or Norfolk county19 years of age or olderConsents to her nomination by signing the Nomination Form Agrees with the mission of the Soroptimist International Is currently not holding elected public office Nominee may not be judged by current members of Soroptimist International, CD 98.9, or a current memberof the judging panel Nominations have no posthumous provision

Award CategoriesDo you know a Women of Excellence, who sets an example in one of these categories?Life Time Achievement:This award is given to a woman who has continuously demonstrated her lifelongcommitment to her community with excellence.Volunteerism:For a woman who has shown outstanding voluntary commitment to and involvement in socialservices, programs, and/or organizations within the community.Education, Training, and Mentoring:For a woman who has had outstanding achievement in practice,development, and/or research in the education system, employee development, community education or alternativeprograms.Business, Professionalism:For leadership and consistent commitment to excellence. An individual whouses her achievements and management skills to facilitate change and create opportunities in either the profit or notfor profit sectors. This woman demonstrates a respect for and engagement with her community,clients/stakeholders, and colleagues.Arts, Culture and Heritage:For a woman who has shown outstanding achievement in the expression,development, education, preservation, patronage and/or promotion of the performing, visual, literary or multi-mediaarts and/or cultural heritage.Health and Wellness:For a woman who has shown outstanding achievement in the promotion, educationand/or involvement in the physical, emotional and/or spiritual health and wellbeing of others.Sports, Fitness and Recreation: For outstanding achievement in the promotion, education and/or involvementin the physical, emotional and /or spiritual health and well being of others or achievement in a sport related field.Adult Mental Health:For outstanding achievement in employment and or volunteerism in supporting mentalhealth and mental illness awareness initiatives. This woman has provided a voice for change and has advocated forindividuals, community programs and is committed to the development of stigma-free communities.DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 22, 2013 BY 5:00PMThe nomination form is available at, and should be returned to:Any Haldimand-Norfolk Library, Soroptimist member, http://home.cogeco.ca/~soroptimist/ orCD 98.9- 55 Park Road, Simcoe (www.cd989.com)Please address Nomination Packages to:Women of Excellence Awards Committee Soroptimist of Haldimand-Norfolkc/o Hannelore Nyman74 Big Creek Rd., RR2, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9For more information please contact Hannelore @ 519-756-5578 or hnsoroptimist@yahoo.ca

Suggested Nomination Category: _______________________________(Please select ONLY ONE category. The Committee reserves the right to change the category of the nominee)Nominee: ________________________________SoroptimistHaldimand-Norfolk“Women of Excellence”Awards 2013Nomination FormAddress (Residence): __________________________________ City: ________________________Postal Code: ______________ Telephone: ________________ Cell Number:_________________Email: _________________________________________________Address (Business): __________________________________ City: ____________________Postal Code: ______________ Telephone: ________________ Cell Number:_________________Email: _________________________________________________Nominee’s Signature:________________________________________________________THIS FORM CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE NOMINE’S SIGNATUREA Nominee’s signature represents their consent to:* The publication of her name and photo in connection with the Haldimand-Norfolk 2013 Women of Excellence Awards Program (All names and photos of nominees will bepublished in local media and all information submitted to Soroptimist International of Haldimand-Norfolk become public information)* To attend the Women of Excellence Awards Champagne Brunch on April 20, 2013.Nominated by: ________________________________Address : ___________________________________________________ City: ________________________Postal Code: ______________ Telephone: ________________ Cell Number:_________________Email: _________________________________________________For more information call Hannelore 519-756-5578 or email hnsoroptimist@yahoo.ca

The Nomination PackageA) Nomination Forms:Nomination forms are available at any Haldimand-Norfolk Library, CD98.9, our website @http://home.cogeco.ca/~soroptimist/ or any Haldimand-Norfolk Soroptimist member. Nomination forms aredue by FEBRUARY 22, 2013 and can be returned to any of the Haldimand-Norfolk Library, CD98.9 or mailed toSoroptimist of Haldimand-Norfolk c/o Hannelore Nyman, 74 Big Creek Rd, RR2, Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9.B) The Statement of Nomination:The nominator statement consists of 800 typed words maximum – it can certainly be shorter if you havecovered all the points about the accomplishments of your nominee.C) Resume/Biography and Photo:Please include an up-to-date resume or biography for your nominee and a recent head shot photo.D) Letters of SupportInclude two to four Letters of Support that confirm the content of the Statement of Nomination and shouldcome from sources other than the nominator. The letters should refer to your nominee by name andaccomplishments and also refer to the Women of Excellence award nomination category.The Nomination Package ChecklistOnly the following items will be considered by the selection panel:Statement of NominationResume or BiographyA recent head shot photoTwo to Four letters of supportWe regret the no other material such as videotapes, portfolios, press clippings, etc. can be considered.Please ensure that the nomination package has:Nominators’ signatureNominators’ full contact information including mailing address, telephone numbers and email address.The Category selectedNominee’s signature (the person that has been nominated)All nominees are recognized for their contributions.Deadline for nominations is February 22, 2013 at 5:00 PM.Recipients are announced at the Women of Excellence Awards Champagne Brunch on SaturdayApril 20, 2013 to be held at Sandusk Golf Club, Sandusk Road & Hwy 3, Jarvis ONThank you for taking the time to nominate. If you have any questions or want tickets for this exciting event pleasecontact Hannelore @ 519-756-5578 or email @ hnsoroptimist@yahoo.ca