The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding young women in the area for the 2014 Young Women of Distinction award.
The Young Woman of Distinction is a high school senior who sets herself apart as an individual outstanding in leadership, academics, and character. She serves the Chattanooga area with honor, integrity, enthusiasm, generosity, compassion, a willingness to take risks and a personal dedication to goal achievement.
The winners will be honored at the 29th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 29, schedule to take place 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 PM at the Chattanooga Convention Center Ballroom. The event, which benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee, is a Chattanooga tradition that honors three Young Women of Distinction, one Tennessee Woman of Distinction, plus 12 of the Chattanooga area’s most accomplished women who have distinguished themselves within their family, career, and community.
Nomination forms are available in the Chattanooga office by calling 423-629-1098 or can be downloaded from the American Lung Association in Tennessee’s website at www.alatn.org or Facebook.
Nominations are due Feb. 5. They can be faxed (423-629-0054), mailed (American Lung Association in Tennessee, 1466 Riverside Dr., Suite D, Chattanooga TN 37406) or e-mailed (scudabac@midlandlung.org).
This annual event benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States today. In Tennessee alone, more than 814,000 children and adults are affected by lung disease such asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and lung cancer.
Individual and table reservations for the event and various sponsorship levels are available by visiting www.TNWomenofDistinction.org.
Monies raised from the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon help fund medical research, advocacy, and education to ensure clean air and healthy lungs for Tennesseans.
Source: American Lung Association in Tennessee