Deadline approaching for Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame nominations

The deadline is approaching to nominate inspiring women to the Alaska Women’s Hall of Fame.

All nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2017 must be turned in by 6 p.m. Jan. 23. Only five women have been nominated thus far.

Want to nominate someone? Here’s the criteria:

• Nominees may be living or deceased but must have lived in Alaska at some point in her life.

• If a nominee is living, she must be at least 65 years old as of Jan. 23, 2017.

• A nominee’s contributions should be of community, statewide or of national importance and of enduring value.

Nominations must be submitted electronically on the form on the website: www.alaskawomenshalloffame.org.

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