Farmingville, NY – Supervisor Mark Lesko and Councilwoman Kathleen Walsh have announced that in celebration of the 26 Annual Women’s Recognition Awards, the Brookhaven Town Office of Women’s Services is seeking nominations for outstanding women of Brookhaven. Community groups, businesses and individuals are being asked to nominate women they believe are deserving of special recognition for their service to the community as a professional or volunteer. Eligible candidates must live or work in Brookhaven Town and all nominations should include a resume or equivalent document and two letters of recommendation. The award recipients will be honored during the 26th Annual Women’s Recognition Night awards ceremony to be held at Brookhaven Town Hall on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.

Supervisor Lesko said, “The Office of Women’s Services has honored so many extraordinary women over the years who have contributed their time and talent to help make a difference in the lives of people throughout the Town. All of the nominees should be proud to be recognized for the work that they do.”

Deputy Supervisor / Councilwoman Walsh, who serves as the Town Council Liaison to the Office of Women’s Services said, “Each year, the selection committee has such a difficult task of choosing the award winners from a group of such outstanding nominees. Their personal and professional accomplishments and their community service, is an inspiration to us all.”

Categories for nominations include:

• Business Communications/Media
• Community Service
• Volunteer Community Service
• Professional Design
• Education Government
• Health Care Provider
• Law
• Law Enforcement
• Medicine
• Military
• Religion
• Science
• Sports
• Technology
• Visual & Performing Arts

The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 20. Forms are available at Brookhaven Town Hall, online at www.brookhaven.org or by calling the Office of Women’s Services at (631) 698-2074.

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