Nominations open for Danbury’s Heart of Women Award

The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce”™s Womens Business Council is seeking nominations for its Heart of Women Award.

According to the Council, nominees “must demonstrate the spirit of creativity, innovation, and initiative by responding in a proactive manner to an issue, concern or event that effect the lives of others.” Qualifications also include “leadership in coordinating volunteer efforts of individuals or groups for fundraising, special events, programs, or services that benefit the community.”

Nominees must be women who reside, work 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 should be submitted through via the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce website by July 21 and the award recipient will be announced Aug. 9.