Here's your chance to recognize someone you believe has been important to the YWCA of the Hartford Region's mission and values.

In nominating a person or organization for the Creating Opportunities Award, please consider the following criteria:

Individual:  This award acknowledges an individual or family who demonstrates exemplary support of the YWCA through philanthropic giving or by volunteering their time and talent.  They serve as a role model for others on how to give back to the community and are viewed as people who make a difference in the lives of others.

Corporation:  This award honors a business which provides significant financial and in-kind resources to assist the YWCA of the Hartford Region in meeting community needs.  This can be achieved through the corporation’s foundation, a corporate giving program, or the volunteerism of their employees.  The organization encourages giving and is viewed as a partner in the profit/non-profit relationship.

Government, Non-Profit or Private Foundation:  This award goes to a government agency, non-profit organization, or private foundation that partners with the YWCA to make a difference in the lives of the women and children in our communities.  Because of this relationship, the YWCA is able to provide programs and services that improve the quality of life in our region and assist us in fulfilling our mission.

Download a PDF version of our application to nominate yourself or a deserving individual or organization and send printed applications to the YWCA of the Hartford Region, 135 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105, Attn: Mark Gorka. 

Please note that we are now accepting nominations for the year 2008. Award winners will be announced and recognized at our 2009 Annual Meeting in January.