Athens County Foundation now accepting nominations for annual awards: Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year
The Athens County Foundation is accepting nominations for the Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year awards. These annual awards recognize contributions and leadership from those who are making a difference here in Athens County. The awardees will be honored at the Foundation’s Community Celebration event on March 28th. All nominees and nominators will be invited to the event as well.
Woman of the Year
This award is supported by the Athens County Foundation Women’s Fund. Nominees should demonstrate a courageous voice that has been — or needs to be — heard, identify as a woman, and be someone who has made a difference for women or girls in Athens County.
Senior of the Year
This award is supported by the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund. Nominees are seniors (age 60+) who have provided key leadership in our community, especially related to issues affecting the quality of life of seniors or in philanthropy in Athens County.
Nomination process
Send nominations to Eleni Zulia at eleni@athensfoundation.org by Wednesday, March 15. The nomination should include a paragraph explaining the impact the individual has made in Athens County and why they should be recognized. Also include the name, address, email and phone number of you and the nominee. The committees affiliated with each fund will recommend the awardee to the Athens County Foundation Board for selection.
About the Women’s Fund
The mission of the Women’s Fund of the Athens County Foundation is to promote philanthropy among women, and to establish a permanent fund that supports programs and projects in Athens County that empower women and girls to achieve their full potential.
About the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund
Established in 2014, the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund supports programs and services that benefit older adults in Athens County.