Nominations Sought for Chattanooga's 2012 Women of Distinction Awards

CHATTANOOGA TN (10/25/2011)(readMedia)-- The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding area women for the 2012 Women of Distinction awards.

The 27th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM, at 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 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 on-line at www.alatn.org.

Chairman for the 2012 Women of Distinction event is Jo Coke.

This annual event benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States today. 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 as will be various sponsorship levels.

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