MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe is accepting nominations for the 2020 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award. Each year, a nomination committee selects a local woman whose outstanding work or volunteer efforts have benefited Addison County/Town of Rochester and their residents directly and indirectly in a variety of ways.
The recipient’s name will be engraved on a plaque that is presented to her in March (Women’s History Month) during an award celebration in her honor. Previous award recipients include Sue Prager, Pam Marsh, Betsy Gossens, Molly Fitzpatrick, Beth Diamond, Jean Shappee, Diana Rule, Lauraine Warfield, Dottie Neuberger, Betsy Ouellette, Natalie Peters, Susan Veguez, Barbara Wagner, Cheryl Mitchell, Valerie Ortiz and Sue Byers.
To nominate a woman who deserves recognition for her outstanding work and dedication, submit an essay in 500 words or less that describes her and her efforts. Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2019, in one of the following ways:
•  Survey Monkey: surveymonkey.com/r/FVKGYXB
•  Website: womensafe.net (Contact Us section)
•  Email:  [email protected]
•  Mail: Nomination Committee, PO Box 67, Middlebury, VT 05753
For more information, call 388-9180.