- To provide a focal point for issues related to women and girls in Contra Costa County
- To educate and advise the Board of Supervisors and the public on issues relating to the changing social and economic conditions of women and girls in the county with particular emphasis on the economically disadvantaged
- To offer referrals to resources for women who need assistance with issues such as sexual harassment, child support, child abuse, or domestic violence
- To legislatively advocate on behalf of women and girls
- To organize and co-sponsor conferences, forums, and public hearings which address issues related to women and girls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 9, 2012
WOMEN’S HALL OF FAME HONOREES FOR 2012
The Contra Costa Commission for Women and the Friends of the Contra Costa Commission for Women are pleased to announce the honorees for this year’s Women’s Hall of Fame Awards:
Women Demonstrating Leadership – Ellen Osmundson & Sisleide “Sissi” de Amor Lima
Women Creating Community – Mayra Padilla
Women Preserving the Environment – Christina Batt
Women Improving Health Care – Cindy Gershen
Women Contributing to the Arts – Sheri Stockdale
Women Innovating in Science/Technology – Victoria Acquistapace
Women Working for Justice – Rhonda James
The winners will be honored at the Eleventh Women’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner to be held at the Concord Crowne Plaza on March 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information please contact Commission Chair Carlyn Obringer at womenscommission@gmail.com or 925-324-9595.
Contra Costa Commission for Women
P.O. Box 6695
Concord, CA 94520
womenscommission@gmail.com
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