ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence) is now accepting nominations for the 2009 ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year, recognizing young Asian American women in high school and college who are leaders and role models in their communities. Do you know a worthy young woman?
ASPIRE wants to acknowledge the wonderful work young Asian American women do to positively affect the lives of those around them. The 2009 ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year will be presented at the 2009 Asian American Women in Leadership Conference on October 3, 2009 in Boston. Some details:
2009 NOMINATIONS NOW OPENThe 2008 Grand Prize Winner was Mihiri Tillakaratne, the founder and executive director of Empower a Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving rural communities to Sri Lanka. Read more about her here.
ASPIRE is pleased to present the 2nd Annual ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year Award, recognizing young Asian American women in high school and college who are leaders and role models in their communities.
Do you know someone who is:A female high school or college student of Asian American descent. A proven leader, with intiative and determination to make a change in her community. A role model for young Asian American women, committed to ASPIRE's mission of empowerment.
Who is the ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year?A female high school or college student of Asian American descent She is a proven leader, with the initiative and determination to make a change in her community She is a role model for young Asian American women, and committed to ASPIRE’s mission of empowerment
Who can nominate the ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year?
We welcome any person, regardless of age or gender, to submit nominations for any Asian American girl or woman he or she thinks should be a candidate for this award.
Timeline (key dates)July 31, 2009 - Nomination submission deadline September 12, 2009 - Winner is notified October 17, 2009 - Award presentation on Conference day
Chances are, you know an Outstanding Asian American woman who is worthy of this award. Recognize them! To nominate someone, and for full details, prizes, rules and restrictions, go to the ASPIRE website here.
