Women of Color Day Awards Nominations: February 1 |
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January 24, 2012,
Volume 58, No. 19
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The National Institute for Women of Color (NIWC) has proclaimed March 1 National Women of Color Day. Each year Penn, UPHS, Presbyterian and Pennsylvania Hospital seek to increase our awareness of the talents and achievements of women of color by recognizing them with the Women of Color Day Award. This year's recognition will take place at the 25th Annual Women of Color Day at Penn Luncheon on Friday, March 16, 2012.
The Women of Color Awards are given in recognition of individuals who have conscientiously endeavored to increase respect for women of color at Penn, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian, Pennsylvania Hospitals and the Delaware Valley community. Annually, awards are given in up to five categories: Helen O. Dickens, faculty/staff, graduate and/or professional student, undergraduate student, and community member.
Nominees must be affiliated with University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Presbyterian, Pennsylvania Hospital, or the local Philadelphia area and have demonstrated:
• Outstanding leadership
• Distinguished service
• Positive impact on the community
• Commitment to enhancing quality of life for and/or serving as a role model for women of color
The nomination form and additional information may be found on the WOCAP webpage: www.upenn.edu/aarc/wocap/awards.html
—Women of Color at Penn Committee
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