ANNUAL "UNSUNG HEROINES" AWARD
SPONSORED BY THE
COOK COUNTY COMMISSION ON WOMEN'S ISSUES
SELECTION PROCESS
In recognition of Women's History Month each year, the Cook County
Commission on Women's Issues presents the Unsung Heroine Award to
women from across Cook County. The awards ceremony takes place at a
breakfast held in March. The selection of these heroines is organized on a
district basis to ensure that women from each area of the County are
recognized for their contributions to their communities. The members of the
Commission on Women's Issues seek community input for the identification
of nominees for this award by forming a selection committee. The selection
committee from each district is charged with collecting nominations and
selecting an awardee.
Recipients of the Unsung Heroine Award must be residents of the County
Board district from which they are nominated. They should be women who,
either in a professional or volunteer capacity, have made significant
contributions to their community for which they have not received widespread
recognition. Elected officials are not eligible for consideration.
2016 Award Application Deadline: January 14, 2016
Nominations for Commissioner Larry Suffredin’s 13th Cook County District
should be sent to:
E-mail submission strongly preferred: [email protected] .
Nominations may also be submitted by mail: 500 N. Dearborn Street, Suite
1150, Chicago, IL 60654 or by fax: 312/645-0974.
The 13th County Board district includes Rogers Park (Chicago), Morton Grove,
Lincolnwood, Skokie, Northbrook, Glenview, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette,
Kenilworth, Winnetka and Glencoe.
For an application form and more information, visit www.suffredin.org or call 312645-9400 ex. 35.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSION ON WOMEN’S ISSUES
2016 PEGGY A. MONTES UNSUNG HEROINE AWARDS BREAKFAST
NOMINATION FORM
Instructions: Please type responses directly into this Word document or include all requested information in
a new document that can be emailed (PDF or Word file preferred).
NOMINEE INFORMATION:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
E-Mail:
County District #:
Occupation of Nominee:
List of Nominee’s Community/Civic Activities (include length of time involved, positions held and
as much detail as possible to showcase the nominee’s qualifications. Use extra space if needed.
Previous Honors or Awards (if any):
Please describe in 100 words or less why this person should be honored as an “Unsung Heroine”.
Please be specific about the contributions she has made to her community which will form the basis
for her nomination. Include description on the same document or attach to this form.
Nominated By:
________________________________________________________________
Name, telephone and email address
RETURN THIS FORM TO: E-mail submission strongly preferred: [email protected] .
Applications may also be submitted by mail: Trina Janes, 500 N. Dearborn Street, Suite 1150, Chicago,
IL 60654 or by fax: 312/645-0974.
NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY:
January 14, 2016