YWCA Seeks Nominations for Tribute to Exceptional Girls

YWCA Tri-County Area is accepting nominations for exceptional girls in grades 4 through 12 for its 2nd annual Tribute to Exceptional Girls. Nominees and award winners will be honored during a brunch on May 6.

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:

• 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 online at https://goo.gl/forms/wdJp3ttSutyEvYJC3. The nomination deadline is April 6.

The Tribute to Exceptional Girls will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 6, at the Hill School, 860 Beech St., Pottstown.