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YWCA seeks nominations of exceptional girls
Community members may nominate girls in grades 4 through 12 who excel in arts, STEM, health, community service, and leadership
Girls who are making a difference in their schools and in their communities are eligible for nominations to YWCA Tri-County Area’s 3rd annual Tribute to Exceptional Girls. Community members may nominate girls in grades 4 through 12 who excel in five categories. Nominees and award winners will be honored during a brunch on Saturday, May 19.
Modeled after YWCA’s long-running and successful Tribute to Exceptional Women, the Tribute to Exceptional Girls honors girls who are making a difference in their schools and in their communities.
Community members are invited to nominate girls in the following categories:
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- Arts – honors girls in grades 4 through 12 who have a love for art and the ability to express self-truth through artistic expression.
- Health and Wellness – honors girls in grades 4 through 12 who promote, demonstrate, and encourage the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
- STEM – honors girls in grades 6 through 12 who have a passion and who take initiative in science, technology, engineering and/or math.
- The Coretta Scott King Award for social justice honors girls in grades 6 through 12 who are an agent of change by advocating, influencing and making an impact among her peers in the areas of social justice, peace, equality, and human rights.
- Rising Star Award for girls in 12th grade who exhibit leadership qualities, and who are role models or mentors to her peers.
Nominations may be submitted through an online form at http://www.ywcatricountyarea.org.
The Tribute to Exceptional Girls will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 19, at the Hill School Center for the Arts, 860 Beech St., Pottstown.
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YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. YW3CA is a leader in advocacy for women and girls, works to eliminate racism, and empowers women through quality affordable childcare, adult literacy, and a host of programs to support the health and vitality of women, girls, and families.
