1 | Women of the Year 2020-2021
Women’s Center
NOMINATION APPLICATION
Lincoln University Women of the Year 2020-2021
Women’s Center Mission Statement
The Lincoln University Women’s Center promotes and assists students in making healthy,
positive lifestyle choices in six dimensions of human development: spiritual, physical,
intellectual, cultural, emotional, and social. The Women’s Center provides programs and
activities that result in self-empowerment. The direction of the Center’s programs is driven by
the input and needs of the campus and community.
Applications
The Nominations Committee of Lincoln University Women’s Center announces nominations for
2020 Women of the Year. Applications are for freshman, sophomore, and junior women who
exhibit the following characteristics:
Demonstrates leadership and
service
Respects herself and others
Is honest and personable
Is reliable and accountable
Is scholarly
Exudes confidence and
integrity
Is resourceful
Presents herself appropriately
in dress and attitude
Is motivated and can
motivate others
Takes pride in being an LU
student
Possesses strong work ethic
Each candidate is asked to submit information on how they exude the characteristics of a Lincoln
University woman. A candidate can also be nominated by someone else. Letters of
recommendation are encouraged. An application is mandatory.
Should you have any questions contact Rachel Manson at 484-365-7244. The deadline to submit
applications will be 3/9/20. Winners will be notified by 3/17/20.
Please submit applications by mail ONLY
LU Women of the Year Nominations Committee
Lincoln University
Women’s Center-LLC-C212
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Criteria for Lincoln University Women of the Year 2020
Lincoln University empowers women to become leaders in the community. Applicants are
scholarly as demonstrated by their achievement of a GPA of 3.0 or better and have participated
in community service with a desire to Learn. Liberate. and Lead.
Name________________________________________________________________
GPA______ Major____________________________________________________
Email___________________________________ Phone_______________________
Graduation date_____________________________
Use the space provided below and additional pages to describe how you or the person you
nominated meets the criteria.
Nominated by__________________________ Phone_____________________
Demonstrated leadership:
Community service (include when service performed and for how long):
Campus involvement/organization:
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Accomplishments:
If you were selected how would you support the Women’s Center in accomplishing its mission
to empower women? What would be your strategy to engage other women?
List an academic department the Women’s Center can collaborate with for a co-curricular
activity/event. Explain how they might work together.
What awareness campaigns would you be willing to assist with planning and implementing?
International Women’s History Month
National Women’s History Month
Domestic Violence Awareness/Clothesline Project
Sexual Assault awareness/prevention-RAINN initiative
Health and Wellness
What are some event topics you would like to host?