CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR

YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

AURORA YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, Inc. is seeking nominations for young women(between the ages of 14 to 18 years old)who are doing great things in their communities – who are “giving back” and making a difference. Whether cleaning up a beach, working in a food pantry, raising funds for a local shelter, teaching a group of kids to dance, we are looking for a young woman who is providing leadership and inspiration to help change her community. Aurora wants to recognize a young woman who has identified a need or issue in her community and has actively addressed the problem.The Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award was created to recognize young women who are leaders in their communities. We are looking for a special young woman who has demonstrated excellence in community activities – raising money, supporting a cause, volunteering –i.e., making a difference in the lives of her family and neighbors and in the Greater Hartford region.

The honoree will berecognized as the Aurora’s 2015 Young Philanthropist of the Year at our annual breakfast in October2015. She will have an opportunity to share her experiences with breakfast attendees and she will receive a monetary award.

A simple nomination form is required and due by April 1, 2015.

Eligibility and Nomination Process:

  • A young woman between 14 to 18 years oldfrom the Greater Hartford area who is active in her community.
  • A nomination letter should detail how the nominee has demonstrated leadership and excellence in community activities – raising money, supporting acause, and/or volunteering.
  • The award process is open to anyone who wishes to submit the nomination form
    and provide the required information. Self-nominations are accepted.
  • Nominations should be submitted by April 1, 2015(via email or postmarked) to:
  • – Attention: Nancy Woodward

OR

  • Mailed to: Aurora Women & Girls Foundation, P.O. Box 271035, West Hartford, Connecticut 06127-1035 Attn: Aurora Young Philanthropist Award

Selection:

An Aurora Women & Girls Foundation Board Committee oversees the nomination process and selects the Aurora Young Philanthropist ofthe Year.

Aurora’s Mission & Key Goals:

The mission of the Aurora Women and Girls Foundation is to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of women and girls in Greater Hartford.

  • Engage in strategic grantmaking that supports and empowers women and girls of all ages in Greater Hartford.
  • Convene the community around issues facing women and girls in our region to promote collaboration and effect solutions.
  • Provide opportunities to engage and educate women and girls about the power of philanthropy to effect social change.

AURORA YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Nomination Form

Please submit the following nomination form to:

OR Aurora Women Girls Foundation, Inc.

P.O. Box 271035

West Hartford, CT 06127-1035

Attn: Aurora Young Philanthropist Award

Deadline (postmarked or received via email): April 1, 2015

Nominee for Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award

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NOMINATION

Describe why you feel this nominee is deserving of the Aurora Young Philanthropist of the Year Award. Please provide details on how she has/is making a difference in her community through volunteering, fundraising, supporting a cause, orin other ways that illustrate her philanthropic leadership.

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING