JUNIOR LEAGUE IS SEEKING WOMEN VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINATIONS (2/25/09)

25 February 2009

MEDIA CONTACT:

Eileen Thaden

410-224-8984

publicrelations@jlannapolis.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. Is Seeking

Women Volunteer Award Nominations

 

Winner to Receive $900 Donation For Charity Of Choice

 

Annapolis (February 23, 2009)- The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. (JLA) is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Volunteerism Award to recognize women who have dedicated themselves to community service in Anne Arundel County,.  The JLA is accepting nominations through March 31, 2009.  The winner will receive a donation of $900 toward their nonprofit, charitable or volunteer organization of choice.  The award will be presented at a ceremony in April 2009.

 

This program honors women who contribute valuable time and energy to organizations and community programs in Anne Arundel County. The award is based on the nominees’ contributions to family support, arts, education, elderly, drug and alcohol abuse, environment, hospice efforts, disabled citizens, multi-cultural groups and civic associations, among other areas. In order to be eligible, the nominee must be a female, and currently live and volunteer in Anne Arundel County. Recipients are selected by a panel of judges consisting of previous winners and members of Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. Community Advisory Board.

 

Nominations are currently being accepted. To obtain a nomination form and for more information, please visit www.jlannapolis.org, email admin@jlannapolis.org or communityimpact@jlannapolis.org, or call JLA office at 410-224-8984.

 

ABOUT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ANNAPOLIS

 

The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Annapolis, Inc. is part of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.