Seeking nominations for the Heart of Women Award
The nominee must be a female who either resides, works or whose impact has been felt in the Greater Danbury region - Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Sherman.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, July 21, 2023.
The mission of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce’s Womens Business Council is to develop and enhance the personal and professional growth of women in the Greater Danbury community and to further inspire and celebrate women through a collective network of guidance, education, support, and leadership.
Each year, the Womens Business Council selects a local woman to receive the Heart of Women Award. The honoree is a woman who has made a difference, inspired others and forever positively impacted the lives of others in the community.
Founded in 2011, the following women have been honored:
2011 Jane Martellino, Yes! Grace Rocks
2012 Marie Hatcher, Matthew’s Hearts of Hope
2012 LouAnn Bloomer, TBICO
2013 Wilda Hayes, Ann’s Place
2013 Pat Llodra, Newtown First Selectman
2013 Janet Robinson, Newtown Superintendent of Schools
2014 Linda Anderson, The Scotty Fund
2015 Julia Horne, Principal, South Street Elementary School
2016 Dawn Blom, DPZ Dawn's Pizzazz
2017 Patricia Zachman, Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
2018 Kathy Purdy Hillside Food Outreach
2019 Donna Palomba, Jane Doe No More
2020 & 2021 Not awarded
2022 Dianne Yamin, Probate Judge
Nominations may be submitted by July 21, 2023.
Click here to nominate: www.danburychamber.com
Any other supporting materials can be sent to info@danburychamber.com.
For inquiries email info@danburychamber.com or call 203-743-5565 and ask for Helen Brickfield.