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Brookhaven accepting nominations for outstanding women in the community

Brookhaven, NY The Brookhaven Town Office of Women's Services is seeking nominations for outstanding women of Brookhaven. Community groups, businesses and individuals are being asked to nominate women they believe are deserving of special recognition for their service to the community as a professional or volunteer. Eligible candidates must live or work in Brookhaven Town and all nominations should include a resume or equivalent document and two letters of recommendation. The deadline for nominations is  Friday, January 22.
This year, the town will be celebrating its 30th Annual Women's Recognition event during Women's History Month with a special celebration to be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the 2ndfloor auditorium at Town Hall located at One Independence Hill in Farmingville.
Categories for nominations include:
  • Business
  • Communications/Media
  • Community Service Volunteer
  • Community Service Professional
  • Design
  • Education
  • Government
  • Health Care Provider
  • Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Medicine
  • Military
  • Religion
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Visual & Performing Arts
Forms are available at Brookhaven Town Hall, online at www.brookhaven.org or by calling the Office of Women's Services at  631-451-6146.
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