The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding women in the area for the 2017 Women of Distinction award.
The 32nd Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, from 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the Chattanooga Convention Center Ballroom. The event, which benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee, is a Chattanooga tradition that honors one Tennessee Woman of Distinction, plus 10 of the Chattanooga area's most accomplished women who have distinguished themselves within their family, career and community.
Nomination forms can be obtained from the Chattanooga office at 629-1098, or may be downloaded from on-line at www.TNwomenofdistinction.org. All nominations are due by end of business on Oct. 17. They need to be faxed (629-0054), mailed to the American Lung Association, Chattanooga office (ALA, 1466 Riverside Drive - Suite D, Chattanooga, TN 37406) or e-mailed (Shirley.Cudabac@lung.org ).
This annual event benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States today. Lung Cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women in the U.S., surpassing breast cancer in 1987. In Tennessee alone, more than 814,000 children and adults are affected by lung disease such asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and lung cancer.
Individual and table reservations for the event will be available soon as well as various sponsorship levels will also be available.
Monies raised from the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon help fund lung cancer and lung disease research, advocacy and education here and nationwide as well as ensure clean air and healthy lungs for all Tennesseans.