YWCA - Women of Distinction award

• A woman who lives or works in Racine County
• Is outstanding and exemplary in her career achievements
• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Works in a traditional or non-traditional job, profession or vocation
• Serves as a role model for others
• Is looked upon as a leader in her chosen profession or volunteer involvement
• Acts as a mentor to other women and is a advocate for women’s issues
• Has made extraordinary contributions to improving the lives of other women and girls
• Inspires others to achieve 

Full award details

Or: http://www.ywcaofracine.org/ and browse to News/Events.

Member note: This is a really big award in Racine. They first started giving them in 1988, and they honor 6 or 7 women each year along with 1 or 2 young women. The luncheon where the awards are given is attended by over 300 people each year, and is given a big newspaper play when they are announced.  The important part is activities beyond a woman's regular job and the role model projected. They do a great video presentation about each winner at the luncheon also.

For American Leading With Experience

Civic Ventures will award the The Purpose Prize: five awards of $100,000 each to people over 60 who are taking on society's biggest challenges and ten $10,000 investments in exceptional individuals who are defying expectation by channeling their creativity and talent to critical social problems at the local, regional, or national level. It's for those with the passion and experience to discover new opportunities, create new programs, and make lasting changes.

Nominations close at midnight on March 5, 2010. For more information go to the website at http://purposeprize.org.