Outstanding Burlington County Women Sought

The Burlington County Advisory Council on Women is accepting nominations for the 2012 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards until Nov. 30.

To be eligible for the award, nominees must have lived or worked in Burlington County for at least one year. The awards are sponsored by the Advisory Council on Women and the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Nominees are being sought in several categories: Education; Government, Public Service or Volunteerism; Journalism, Arts or Entertainment; Law, Business or Entrepreneur; Medicine or Health Service, and Social Service.

The council is looking for women who have made significant contributions as well as having demonstrated their support of women. They may have acted as mentors, role models, or advocates for other women. In short, the council is looking for those women of achievement who have helped other women achieve their goals.

Only individual women, not groups, clubs, or organizations will be considered for the award.

Winners will be honored at the annual Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at The Merion in Cinnaminson.

Nomination forms can be obtained by contacting Kim Mattson at 609-265-5529 or by visiting the website. Nominations will be accepted until 4 p.m. Nov. 30.