The Fund for Women and Girls is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Gladys Black ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award and the 2021 Corporate Champion of Change Award.

Named in memory of The Fund’s late board member and friend, the Gladys Black ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award recognizes a Chester County woman who has contributed to the advancement of other women in professional and leadership roles. The Corporate Champion of Change Award will be granted to a local business or company that exemplifies a commitment to increasing economic opportunities and advancement for women through their business practices and workplace culture.

Nominations are open to the public.

Both award honorees will be announced prior to and recognized during The Fund’s Champions of Change Event. This year, The Fund will host its Fifth Annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light and Theater. Funds raised will support The Fund’s philanthropic, educational, and advocacy programs that ensure women and girls have resources and opportunities to thrive.

All nominations must be received by Friday, July 16 at 5 PM. Learn more about the awards and access the nomination forms. For questions, contact The Fund’s Executive Director, Michelle Legaspi Sánchez, at michelle@thefundcc.org or 484-356-0940.

Previous winners of the Gladys Black ‘Woman of Distinction’ Award include:

• Charmaine Spence Rochester (2020)
• Dr. Lorraine Bernotsky (2019)
• Roberta Torian (2018)
• Patricia Miller (2017)

Previous winners of the Corporate Champion of Change Award include:

• SEI (2020)
• First Resource Bank (2019)
• West Pharmaceutical Services (2018)
• Fox Rothschild (2017)