Jill Upson is the director of the West Virginia Womenòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Commission. The commission is accepting nominations for the 2024 Legacy of Women Awards, given to women who have been outstanding role models for tomorrowòòò½ÊÓƵ™s female leaders.
Jill Upson is the director of the West Virginia Womenòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Commission. The commission is accepting nominations for the 2024 Legacy of Women Awards, given to women who have been outstanding role models for tomorrowòòò½ÊÓƵ™s female leaders.
CHARLESTON -- The West Virginia Womenòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Commission (òòò½ÊÓƵWC) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Legacy of Women Awards, given to women who have been outstanding role models as women achievers for tomorrowòòò½ÊÓƵ™s female leaders. These women have contributed to shaping the state or nation.
The Legacy of Women Award is broken into nine different categories with nine different awards: Educating Women; Mountaineer Spirit; Business or Professional Job Planner; Government and Public Service; Labor Activist; Artist or Arts Supporter; Sports Champion; Diversity; Equality and Inclusion; and Women Making History.
Submissions should include a brief description of the nomineeòòò½ÊÓƵ™s accomplishments that relate to one or more categories, a biography, photo, and any related media or articles.
òòò½ÊÓƵœIt is such a pleasure to have this opportunity to recognize and honor West Virginia women who are making a positive impact in our wonderful state,òòò½ÊÓƵ Jill Upson, West Virginia Womenòòò½ÊÓƵ™s Commission director, said in a news release. òòò½ÊÓƵœI look forward to receiving all of the nominations for these prestigious awards.òòò½ÊÓƵ
Nominations must be submitted by July 15. The nomination form can be found on the òòò½ÊÓƵWC’s website, . Submissions can be emailed to Jill.S.Upson@òòò½ÊÓƵ.gov or mailed to òòò½ÊÓƵWC at 1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Room 9-R, Charleston, West Virginia 25305.
The 2024 Legacy of Women Awards ceremony will be held at the Holiday Inn Suites at 400 2nd Ave. Southwest, Charleston, Friday, Aug. 16.
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