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Do you know an amazing woman leader, activist, or hero? She may be someone who inspires and motivates.
Now through Sept. 3, 2021, consider nominating her for the 33rd annual In the Company of Women Awards, recognizing the achievements of exceptional Miami-Dade women leaders who have shaped the community.
The awards ceremony, scheduled for Mar. 10, 2022, at the Coral Gables Country Club, commemorates March’s Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. Presented by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Commission for Women and the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, the In the Company of Women Awards honor women who have shown professional development, community responsibility, contribution to women’s progress, leadership and vision, and promotion of pluralism.
Nominations are being accepted now through Sept. 3, for the following categories:
• Outstanding Woman in Arts and Entertainment
• Outstanding Woman in Business and Economics
• Outstanding Woman in Communications and Literature
• Outstanding Woman in Education and Research
• Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Elected Official and Other
• Outstanding Woman in Health and Human Services
• Outstanding Woman in Science and Technology
• Outstanding Woman in Sports and Athletics
• Outstanding Young Professional (must be age 40 and under)
• Community Spirit Award
• Mayor’s Pioneer Award
Nominations with supporting entry materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 3. Nominations that fail to include the requested items and/or do not meet the application deadline, will be disqualified automatically. Past recipients of the In the Company of Women Award are not eligible. A committee of community leaders will review nomination packages to determine the nominee’s eligibility.
For more information, contact Monica Skoko Rodriguez, executive director at 305-375-4967 or by email to monica.skoko@miamidade.gov.
