Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced the City of Yonkers is accepting nominations for the city’s annual “Women of Distinction” Award, presented each year during March to celebrate Women’s History Month. The annual “Women of Distinction” Award recognizes Yonkers women who have served their local community and positively impacted the lives of Yonkers residents. Nominations for “Women of Distinction” are to be submitted at www.YonkersNY.gov/women.
“Yonkers is immensely proud of the many women who play critical roles in shaping and advancing our community,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “From educators to entrepreneurs, healthcare workers to community activists, women in Yonkers make remarkable contributions that drive our city forward. I encourage every resident of Yonkers to acknowledge and honor the extraordinary women in their lives by nominating them for our Women of Distinction awards. This is our opportunity to celebrate their achievements, recognize their efforts, and inspire future generations to continue their impactful work.”
The deadline to submit a nomination is Monday, March 17; the award ceremony will be held on Monday, March 31 at 6:00 pm at Yonkers City Hall (Ceremonial Courtroom, 4th Floor). In collaboration with the Mayor, winners will be selected by the Mayor’s Women’s Advisory Board and will be notified on Friday, March 21st.
About Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month originated in 1981 when Congress passed a resolution requesting President Reagan to commemorate “Women’s History Week.” The President proclaimed the week beginning on March 7, 1982 as the first Women’s History Week and the nation continued to designate a week in March as Women’s History Week until 1987 when the month of March was officially declared “Women’s History Month.” Learn more at www.womenshistorymonth.gov.
