November 16, 2012 – Every year the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) recognizes 20 women who have made a significant impact in sport and physical activity in their community, nation-wide or on the international scene. CAAWS is seeking your input for its Most Influential Women List for 2012, which will be announced in January 2013.
Who is an influential woman? She is a powerful woman who is influencing sport or physical activity in 2012. She may be an athlete who has achieved national or international recognition. Or she is an executive who has led an organization with a clear, defined vision. Perhaps she is a volunteer who has donated countless hours to coaching or organizing. She may be someone in the print or broadcast media who influences coverage of girls and women in sport and physical activity.
Women previously named to the list may be nominated again. A panel established by CAAWS will review all nominations. They will develop the final list of the most influential women in Sport and Physical Activity for 2012. The key is her influence in the year 2012.
Deadline for nominations is Friday, December 7, 2012. Click HERE to make your nomination now!
The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable sport and physical activity system in which girls and women are actively engaged as participants and leaders. CAAWS provides a number of services, programs and resources to a variety of clients, including sport and physical activity organizations, teachers, coaches, athletes, volunteers, health professionals and recreation leaders. Since 1981, CAAWS has worked in close cooperation with government and non-government organizations on activities and initiatives that advocate for positive change for girls and women in sport and physical activity.
CAAWS is supported by Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada).