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Woman power
Friday, December 1, 2017 by Katy McElroy
Know an outstanding woman who deserves recognition? Nominations for the 2018 Women’s Hall of Fame are now being accepted. The city press release states that the Austin Commission for Women bestows this yearly honor on women who have made “significant contributions to Austin and Travis County by breaking through barriers for women, working to better the lives of women and girls, or through other forms of public or community service.” Nominees must live in Austin or Travis County to be eligible. The application form is here; you may nominate yourself. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2018.
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