By Staff Reports
(Maui) — The Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) announced it is now accepting nominations for its “Women of Excellence” awards program. This year’s program celebrates the theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” in conjunction with this year’s national theme observing Women’s History Month.
Nominations are being sought for women who have succeeded against great odds, and whose diversity of experience demonstrates both the challenges and the opportunities they have faced. Awardees will be selected based on their tenacity and ability to use the art of collaboration to create inclusive solutions and non-partisan policies, as well as for their skill and determination that serves to inspire future generations.
Four Maui County women will be honored in the following categories:
- A Young Woman’s Experience (14-21 years old)
- A Woman’s Perspective (21-59 years of age)
- A Woman’s Insights and Contributions (60 years and older)
- Honorary Historical Award (Posthumous)
Deadline for nominations is Friday, February 19, 2016. Nomination forms are available online at www.mauicounty.gov/CSW under the “Additional Information” heading. Forms are also available at the information booth in the main lobby of the County Building, and from the Office of the Mayor on the 9th floor of the County building.
Nominees and “Women of Excellence” winners will be recognized during a Women’s History Month awards presentation on March 24, 2016 from 3-5 p.m. at a location to be announced.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of the women who have helped shape Maui County,” said Mrs. Ann Arakawa, wife of Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Please take a moment to thank an exceptional woman you know by nominating her for one of the award categories. These women are role models for all of us, and it’s important that we give them the recognition they deserve.”
Recipients of 2015 awards included Kathy “Tita” Collins, Teresa Skinner, Agrifina Cabebe, Lyn McNeff, Stacey Moniz and Lois Reiswig. This year, Women’s History Month honors women from all cultural backgrounds and in all levels of public service and government who have shaped our County’s history and future through their public service and/or government leadership.
For more information about this year’s award program, contact Pili Nahooikaika at (808) 270-7855 or via email at Pili.Nahooikaika@mauicounty.gov.