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ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year Award

Thu, 06/25/2009 - 12:21
Organization: 
ASPIRE (Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence)
Deadline: 
Fri, 07/31/2009 (All day)
Contact: 
award@girlsaspire.org

ASPIRE is pleased to present the 2nd Annual ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year Award, recognizing young Asian American women in high school and college who are leaders and role models in their communities.

Do you know someone who is:

  •  A female high school or college student of Asian American descent.
  • A proven leader, with intiative and determination to make a change in her community.
  • A role model for young Asian American women, committed to ASPIRE's mission of empowerment.

Who is the ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year*?

  • A female high school or college student of Asian American descent
  • She is a proven leader, with the initiative and determination to make a change in her community
  • She is a role model for young Asian American women, and committed to ASPIRE’s mission of empowerment

*Please review our complete Terms & Conditions for additional eligibility information.

Who can nominate the ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year?

We welcome any person, regardless of age or gender, to submit nominations for any Asian American girl or woman he or she thinks should be a candidate for this award.

Prizes (subject to change)

Grand Prize - ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year

  • All costs associated with attending the 2009 ASPIRE Asian American Women In Leadership (AAWIL) Conference in Boston, MA for (including complimentary conference registration, round-trip airfare and one-night hotel stay in Boston, MA)
  • A day with a mentor of the winner’s choice from ASPIRE’s network (relevant transportation and accommodation will be provided should traveling be required)
  • A feature on ASPIRE’s website (www.girlsaspire.org)
  • A 2009 ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year Award memorabilia plaque

1st runner up

  • Complimentary registration for the 2009 ASPIRE Asian American Women in Leadership (AAWIL) Conference
  • A feature on ASPIRE’s website (www.girlsaspire.org)

2nd runner up

  • Complimentary registration for the 2009 ASPIRE Asian American Women in Leadership (AAWIL) Conference
  • A feature on ASPIRE’s website (www.girlsaspire.org)

Honorable mentions (2)

  • Complimentary registration for the ASPIRE conference
  • A feature on ASPIRE’s website (www.girlsaspire.org)

Timeline (key dates)

  • July 31, 2009 - Nomination submission deadline
  • September 12, 2009 - Winner is notified
  • October 17, 2009 - Award presentation on Conference day

Please be sure to review our complete Terms & Conditions.

If you have any questions regarding ASPIRE Outstanding Woman of the Year Award, please email award@girlsaspire.org.

Click here to nominate your 2009 ASPIRE WOMAN OF THE YEAR