 Indiana Commission for Women seeks nominations
for 2016 Torchbearer Awards
Indianapolis, May 17, 2016 — The Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) is seeking nominations for
the 2016 Torchbearer Awards. Indiana Torchbearers are Indiana’s
most prestigious recognition of women. They have stepped forward as
leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation. “These women have overcome or continue to confront immense
challenges with courage, perseverance, and compassion,” said Marta Pincheira,
Chair of the Indiana Commission for Women Board of Commissioners. “Torchbearers
serve as an inspiration for others by demonstrating character, being
visionaries, and making significant contributions to their communities and to
Indiana against all odds."
Recipients
will be selected from a pool of nominated candidates who have overcome adversity,
made extraordinary contributions, or been pioneers throughout their lives. Selection
will be based on the recipients’ demonstrated achievement in the areas of their
professional careers, community leadership, and/or public service. Recipients
must be living at the time of their nomination. Nominations will be evaluated
with considerable attention given to those women who have been pioneers, have
removed barriers and/or have made a considerable impact to the advancement of
women in Indiana.
Visit www.in.gov/icw/2334.htm to download the nomination form and guidelines. Submitted
nomination forms are due on or before Friday, July 29, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Recipients
of the 2016 Torchbearer Awards will be announced at an Awards Ceremony in September
2016.
For more information, assistance or a printed copy of nomination
form, contact Kristin Garvey, Executive Director at 317-232-6720 or info@icw.in.gov.
For additional information, contact:
Kristin Garvey at (317) 232-6720
About Indiana Commission for Women
The mission of the Indiana Commission for Women (ICW) is to
understand the needs of Indiana women and their families, and to work
strategically both within government and in our communities to help bring about
positive solutions. ICW is committed to the full participation of women in all
aspects of society in order to make Indiana a better place to live, work and
raise a family. For more information, visit: www.in.gov/icw.
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