FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 19, 2004
For more information contact:

Michelle Aldrich, WCWI Chairperson
307.760.6213

Andy Aldrich, Department of Family Services
307.760.6214

WCWI accepting nominations for Summit Award

Cheyenne, Wyo. - The Wyoming Council for Women’s Issues (WCWI) is accepting nominations for the Wyoming Summit Award until May 1, 2005.

Sponsored by the WCWI, the Wyoming Business Alliance, the Wyoming Department of Family Services, the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Business Council, the award will recognize businesses that have successfully instituted programs or policies that broaden, strengthen and support their workforce.

“We believe that there are many businesses in Wyoming that are currently using creative and innovative ways to improve their workplace for employees and employees’ families,” said Michelle Aldrich, WCWI chairperson. “Our intent is to recognize those who have made employment conditions better in one or more of these areas.”

To request a nomination form and specific guidelines call Michelle Aldrich at 307-760-6213 or access the information on line. Honorees will be recognized at a special ceremony.

The WCWI is a 13-member council with representation from each of the nine Judicial Districts in addition to four at large members and one ex-officio member of the Wyoming Business Council. The WCWI is a Governor appointed council.

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