Nominees Sought for Chattanooga Area Young Women of Distinction

CHATTANOOGA TN (12/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The American Lung Association in Tennessee is asking the community to nominate outstanding young women from the area for the 2016 Young Woman of Distinction award.

The Young Woman of Distinction is a high school senior who sets herself apart as an individual outstanding in leadership, academics, and character. She serves the Chattanooga area with honor, integrity, enthusiasm, generosity, compassion, a willingness to take risks and a personal dedication to goal achievement.

She will be honored at the 31st Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon being held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM, at the Chattanooga Convention Center Ballroom.

The event, which benefits the American Lung Association in Tennessee and its mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health, 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; and the Young Women of Distinction.

Nomination forms are available in the Chattanooga office by calling 423-629-1098 or by visiting www.TNWomenofDistinction.org.

All nominations are due on January 29, 2016. They can be faxed (423-629-0054), mailed (American Lung Association in Tennessee, 1466 Riverside Dr., Suite D, Chattanooga TN 37406) or e-mailed (Shirley.cudabac@lung.org).

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

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women. On average, less than half of all women diagnosed with lung cancer will be alive one year after their diagnosis. Despite this, only one percent of women cite lung cancer as being on their radar.

This has to change. Women need to know that anyone can get lung cancer. Lung cancer has the lowest suvival rates compared to colon, breast and prostate cancer. Education and Research driven medical advances will help to increase survival rates

Individual and table reservations for the event as well as various sponsorship levels will also be available soon at www.TNWomenofDistinction.org