Women United Invites Nominations for 2023 Woman of the Year Award

United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United is seeking nominations for its 2023 Woman of the Year Award.

This prestigious award recognizes a Lowcountry woman who, through a lifetime of service-work and volunteerism, has made a difference in our community. Nominations are being accepted until NOON on FRIDAY, February 24, 2023.

The 2023 Woman of the Year nomination form can be found online HERE. Nominees need not be affiliated or associated with United Way of the Lowcountry to be eligible. Entries will be judged by a Women United committee.

The Women United 2022 Woman of the Year Award will be presented during the 11th annual Power of the Purse Gala on Thursday, March 9 at Saltus River Grill in Beaufort. You may purchase tickets now by clicking HERE.

Past recipients include Norma Duncan, Nan Sutton, Charlotte Gonzalez, Connie Wegmann, Connie Hipp, Bobbi Weber, Elizabeth Millen and Dr. Renarta Tompkins.

For more information contact Bethany Marcinkowski at 843-837-2000 or bethanym@uwlowcountry.org

About Women United
United Way of the Lowcountry’s Women United offers members the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, philanthropic and fun organization of women leaders who care about our community. Women United’s mission is to mobilize the caring power of women together to advance the common good by focusing on education in the forgotten pockets of Beaufort and Jasper counties. The group — previously named Women’s Leadership Council — was formed locally in 2012. Members work together to engage, educate and empower others to become leaders and actively participate in the betterment of our community. Anyone can become a member by donating any amount to United Way of the Lowcountry and by volunteering or advocating. To learn more about Women United, visit: www.uwlowcountry.org/Women United

About United Way of the Lowcountry
Since the 1950s, United Way of the Lowcountry has been working to create a better life for the residents of Beaufort and Jasper counties. Our focus is on protecting services vital to the immediate basic needs of the most vulnerable members of our community; while making long term investments in education, economic mobility and health, because these are the building blocks for a good quality of life. We bring together people and organizations from all across the Lowcountry who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. Each year, United Way raises funds through our annual campaign, special events and grants. Just as funds are raised locally, United Way funds stay local. Learn how you can be a part of United Way at www.uwlowcountry.org.