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North Hempstead Accepting Nominations for 2017 Women’s Roll of Honor

Nominations are open now until Feb. 21.

Do you know any women who volunteer their time to improve the community? Here’s how you can get them recognized.

The Town of North Hempstead is currently accepting nominations for its 24th Annual Women’s Roll of Honor Breakfast which will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at the Clubhouse at Harbor Links in Port Washington from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

“The women who volunteer their time and talents to enrich their communities make our Town an extraordinary place to live,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a press release. “By placing the concerns of others first, they set an excellent example for all of us to follow. The Women’s Roll of Honor is a wonderful way to say thank you and give them the recognition they deserve.”

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Since 1994, North Hempstead has held a Women’s History Month Breakfast to honor women who have made a contribution to their community, possess a special personal talent, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or quiet work.

“The women that are honored at this event are what make up the fabric of the North Hempstead community,” event chairperson Wayne Wink said. “Each year, I am proud to honor the women throughout the Town who work to enrich the lives of others and they deserve to be recognized for their efforts.”

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Nominations for the 2017 Women’s Roll of Honor are currently being accepted through Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Anyone interested in submitting a name for consideration can call North Hempstead’s 311 Call Center or log-on to the Town’s website and download the application form.

Image via TONH: Honorees from the 2016 May W. Newburger Women’s Roll of Honor

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