Mujer Awards Call for Nominations

Through its annual Mujer Award, NHLI recognizes the sustained lifetime achievement of a Hispanic woman who has served her community and acted with justice, love, and the deepest of price in her culture. NHLI recognizes the sustained lifetime achievements of a Hispanic woman who has served the Hispanic community of the United States and embodies the values and philosophy of NHLI as stated in the eligibility criteria. The deadline for this year's nominations is May 15, 2008. Click here to download a nomination form.

PURPOSE

To honor the outstanding commitment and contributions made by Hispanic women to their communities and to bring national attention to the recipient's work.

ELIGIBILITY

• The nominee is a living symbol of NHLI's philosophy creating positive global change and a pluralistic society through personal integrity and ethical leadership

• Throughout her life, she has sustained a clear vision for the future of the Hispanic community and the actions of her life have consistently reflected that vision.

• Undaunted by difficulties, she has been faithful to herself and her beliefs and has acted with faith.

• Through the years, she has evolved with the times and has maintained herself grounded in the present social, economic and political environment.

• She is a collaborative leader who inspires and motivates others and gets the task accomplished, She relishes life by basic principles and emulates her values.

• She understands her personal power but shares it easily with those whose lives she has touched. She values life, maintains joy, kindness, calmness and inner peace.

• This woman has empowered many over the years through her service. She has acted with justice, love and the deepest of pride in her culture.