Woman of the Year nominations sought

Date: 1/19/2009

The Women's Partnership, a division of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield Inc., annually presents the Woman of the Year Award to a businesswoman in the Greater Springfield area. This is one of the highest regarded awards by citizens and is recognized as the top citation earned locally. Women in the Pioneer Valley are eligible for nomination and a chamber affiliation is not required.

The nominee should best exemplify ideals of outstanding leadership, accomplishments and service to the community. Services can be rendered over a lifetime or for more recent achievements. In either case, her leadership and accomplishments are regarded as a model for the Greater Springfield Community. Be sure to thoroughly and accurately describe the nominee's most important attributes.

Nomination forms can be requested by calling Ellen Desmarais, General Manager, Colony Club, at 732-4101, via e-mail at gm@colonyclubma.com or at the Affiliated Chamber of Commerce of Greater Springfield office, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Nomination documents are due by Jan. 31.