Athens County Foundation now accepting nominations for annual awards: Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year
The Athens County Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Woman of the Year and Senior of the Year awards. These annual awards recognize contributions and leadership from those who made significant community contributions in Athens County in 2023.
Woman of the Year Award
The Woman of the Year Award honors outstanding women in Athens County who exhibit a courageous voice that has been — or needs to be— recognized and who make a difference to the lives of women or girls in Athens County. Moreover, this year, we seek nominees who embody the Foundation’s evolved core values of inclusion, collaboration, courage, hope, and trust.
This award is supported by the Athens County Foundation Women’s Fund.
Senior of the Year Award
The Senior of the Year Award recognizes individuals aged 60 and above who have demonstrated significant leadership within the community, particularly in areas impacting the quality of life for seniors or philanthropic endeavors in Athens County. Moreover, this year, we seek nominees who embody the Foundation’s evolved core values of inclusion, collaboration, courage, hope, and trust.
This award is supported by the Athens Jaycees Senior Fund.
Nomination process
You may send your nomination to the Foundation by completing the online form linked in the button below.
Or mailing (electronic or snail mail) your response to the following questions:
- Your name
- Your contact information (email, phone, address)
- Who are you nominating?
- What is your nominee’s contact information? (Phone, email, address)
- In at least 1 paragraph, how did your nominee make an impact in Athens County (in 2023?)?
You may nominate one or several people for each award.
E.g.,
- Jane Doe and Janette Deer for their work with Project A that benefits women in Community A.
- The women of B Community for helping seniors through Project B.
All nominations should be sent by March 1, 2024.
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.