[Archived] Nominations for 2012 Salute to Women Awards

The Alexandria Commission for Women is seeking nominations for the 32^nd Annual Salute to Women Awards. The awards, which recognize women, men and youth who have made a significant impact on women in Alexandria, will be presented at the annual banquet to be held Monday, March 26 at The Westin Alexandria.  The previous February 24 deadline to nominate has been extended to March 1 at 5 p.m. 

The 10 awards recognize achievement in areas including health and safety, legislative advocacy, lifetime achievement and providing opportunities for youth. Individuals may nominate more than one person and nominees from prior years may be nominated again. For most categories, those honored need not be residents of Alexandria; however, their efforts should be focused within the City of Alexandria. 

Nominations may be submitted online or may be mailed or hand delivered to the Department of Community and Human Services, Attention Sarah Watson, 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301. To receive a nomination form or to request further information, contact Sarah Watson at 703.746.3123 or by email at sarah.watson@alexandriava.gov.  Tickets to the event can be purchased at alexwomen.com.  The cost is $85, a portion of which is tax deductible, and money raised will support the Alexandria Sexual Assault Program.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City's Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, email maurice.tomdio@alexandriava.gov or call 866.386.4756.