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Regional Advisory Councils

We’re looking for a few outstanding women and girls in Maine! The Maine Women’s Fund is seeking nominees for its annual Samantha Smith and Sarah Orne Jewett awards. Please send your nominations (contact by counties list below) BY FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The Samantha Smith Award is given to a young woman (ages 12-21) from Maine who works to promote social changes in her community; inspires other girls to become active in supporting long-lasting change in Maine; uses her voice to boldly influence others; and understands the power of philanthropy to make a difference. All nominees for the Samantha Smith award will also be considered for the Girls Rock! Awards. Presented by Waterville-based Hardy Girls Healthy Women, these awards honor girls ages 12-19 who are using their voices in bold and powerful ways to make Maine a better place for all girls. Winners of a Girls Rock! Award will receive recognition and a $250 savings bond at the March 30th-April 1st, 2012 Girls Rock! Weekend in Augusta.

The Sarah Orne Jewett Award is given to a Maine woman who exhibits the attributes of the women in Jewett’s works of fiction: true grit, independence, courage, humor, and discipline.

Aroostook, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington and Hancock

Erica Libby at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or mail to:
New Form Building
Attn: Erica Libby
90 Heritage Park Rd. Ste. 2
Bucksport, ME 04416

Franklin, Oxford and Androscoggin

Ellen Alcorn at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or mail to:
Harward Center for Community Partnerships
Attn: Ellen Alcorn
Bates College
Lewiston, ME 04240

Somerset, Kennebec, Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc

Mish Morgenstern at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cumberland and York

Sarah Orne Jewett Award nominees:Kathryn Reid

Samantha Smith Smith nominees: Janice Rogers