Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund Seeks Outstanding "Community Builders"

The Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund, a component of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation in Bemidji, welcomes nominations for its annual "Community Builder" Awards. The awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership for improving the quality of their own life or those around them in northwest Minnesota.

"Community Builders" awards are given based on the following criteria:

• Leadership: A woman who through leadership roles has made significant contributions to her community; and through volunteerism, citizenship or community service has significantly improved the lives of women and girls.
     
• Outstanding Mentor: A woman who has demonstrated wisdom and devotion to helping others; a role model and mentor who has supported and encouraged positive development in young women, and who also shows the characteristics necessary for success while actively sharing her skills.
     
• Professional Excellence: A woman who has demonstrated leadership and excellence in her work, and whose leadership has benefited her community and/or her company; a role model for other women in achieving success in traditional or non-traditional positions.

All nominations are due by May 3, 2004. Nomination forms are available on the Northwest Minnesota Foundation's Web site, or by calling the foundation at 800/659-7859.

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