Nominations Now Being Sought for Chattanooga's 2016 Women of Distinction Awards

CHATTANOOGA, TN (08/25/2015)(readMedia)-- The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding women in the area for a 2016 Women of Distinction award.

The 31th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, from 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM, in the Chattanooga Convention Center Ballroom. The event, which benefits the American Lung Association of Tennessee, is a Chattanooga tradition that honors one Tennessee Woman of Distinction, plus ten of the Chattanooga area's most accomplished women who have distinguished themselves within their family, career, and community.

Nomination forms are available from the Chattanooga office at 423-629-1098, or may be downloaded from on-line at www.alatn.org. Nominations are due by October 16, 2015. They need to be faxed (423-629-0054), mailed to the ALA Chattanooga insert office 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, plus various sponsorship levels will also be available.

Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon help fund medical research, advocacy and education here and nationwide and ensure clean air and healthy lungs for all Tennesseans.