The 26th Annual Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, from 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM, at 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 also available from the Chattanooga office at 629-1098, or may be downloaded from on-line at www.alatn.org. Nominations are due on November 8, 2010. They need to be faxed (423-629-0054), mailed to the ALA Chattanooga office or e-mailed (scudabacalatn@comcast.net).
This annual event benefits the American Lung Association of 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. 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 are available.
Monies raised 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.
