Nominations sought for Women of Distinction honors

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for its 2019 Women of Distinction Awards luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month.
The nomination applications may be found at http://bit.ly/2019WomenDistinctionNomination and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.
The award categories include:
• Arts - A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art, or literature.
• Business - A professional woman in a position as owner, CEO, or high-level manager of a business or industry.
• Community and Civic Affairs - A leader, supervisor, administrator, manager, or member who has made a contribution to the community.
• Education - A women educator, administrator, or director of a public or private institution of learning who has been outstanding in the field.
• Government - A women who has made an outstanding contribution to the community through her work in or with local government.
• Health Services - An individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the health services field.
• Humanitarian - An outstanding woman who has contributed to the community. This individual may or may not be affiliated with a commercial, professional, or non-profit agency or group.
• Volunteer - A woman who has made an outstanding contribution in serving the needs of others.
Winners will be announced at the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon at a time, date and location to be announced in the near future.
For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.