Women’s Caucus seeks nominations

The Louisiana Legislative Women’s Caucus Foundation will award two scholarships during its Women of Excellence Awards Gala in May 2010. The scholarship will be given to the winners of the Young High School Woman of Excellence Award [ages 14 to 18] and the Young Woman of Excellence Award [ages 18 to 23]. Each scholarship will be $1,000 must be used for higher education. Nominations are currently being accepted in the categories of Business, Culinary Arts, Education, Law & Justice, Volunteerism & Civic Involvement, Young High School Woman of Excellence [ages 14 to 18] and Young Woman of Excellence [ages 18 to 23]. This annual award recognizes and honors the professional achievements and contributions of extraordinary women who personify excellence in their area of specialty, integrity, character and community service. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Women’s Caucus website by clicking here. The deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 9. The awards will be presented at the LLWCF 2010 Women of Excellence Awards Gala on May 19 in Baton Rouge.