Elm City Beat

Girls Incorporated of Southwestern Connecticut is accepting nominations for the Girl of the Year Award. The girl must be between the ages of 12-17 and live and attend school in either New Haven or Fairfield County. Girls Inc. is looking for the girl that embodies the values of strength, intellect, and self-confidence/esteem.

The Girl of the Year will be honored with an award at the annual Celebrate Girls Gala in May of 2010. She will receive an award as well as a $250 gift certificate.

To nominate a deserving girl between the ages of 12-17 years old, please send a fax to the Girls Inc. Lead Office, #203-756-3638 or email info@girlsincswct.org with “Girl of the Year 2010” in the subject line. Please provide the name, school, age, and inspirational story/bio of the girl you nominate along with your name, contact info and phone number. Nominations for the Girl of the Year Award will be accepted by February 16th 2010.

http://www.girlsincswct.org/

Girls Incorporated is a national non-profit organization that inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold. The organization’s roots date back to 1864 with the Southwestern Connecticut lead office in Waterbury, CT being the original building where it all began. Girls Inc. of Southwestern Connecticut offers services from lower and mid Fairfield County to the Greater Waterbury area and provides vital educational and social programs to girls. Girls Inc.’s, innovative programs help girls confront subtle societal messages about their value and potential, and prepare them to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. The organization’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.