ARLINGTON, V.A.- The March of Dimes is now accepting nominations for the 17thAnnual Heroines of Washington® awards program. The award honors women in the D.C. region for their dedication to and leadership in community service.
Awards will be presented for the following categories:
• Healthcare Heroine Award
• Professional Services Heroine Award sponsored by TSI
• Public Sector Heroine Award
• Real Estate Heroine Award
• Technology Heroine Award sponsored by Vencore
• Rising Heroine Award
• Lifetime Heroine Award
To nominate a heroine and learn more about the event and past winners, visit marchofdimes.org/heroinesdc. Nominees must live in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Self-nominations will be accepted. The deadline to submit a nominee is July 14, 2017.
“I was introduced to Heroines of Washington as a nominee in 2011; joining the Heroines community has been wonderful for me both personally and professionally,” said CEO of Transformation Systems, Inc., and 2011 Heroines of Washington Award Recipient Marta Wilson. “Through Heroines, I’ve made connections including teaming partners and service providers who support the growth and success of my company. I’ve also found new friends who are kindred spirits in their devotion to social responsibility, community outreach and charitable giving. Seeing the March of Dimes helping so many families and recognizing women for their community service is truly inspiring. I’m honored and grateful to support the March of Dimes and Heroines of Washington and each year look forward to introducing more women to our community.”
Winners will be formally recognized at a black-tie awards gala Thursday, November 2, 2017, at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner. Guests will include directors, CEOs and other high-level individuals from local corporations and government agencies. Proceeds will support March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy.
Since 2001 the March of Dimes has honored over 100 “Heroines” and raised more than $2.4 million to support the March of Dimes mission. Sponsors include Optum and TSI.