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RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities is now accepting nominations of notable and exceptional women from the university and Tri-Cities community as part of its new Women of Distinction program.

The program recognizes ������ Tri-Cities women, students, staff, faculty, alumnae and relevant community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and community through service, teaching or involvement. Nominations will be accepted through Dec. 15.

“We wanted to incorporate a program to honor the exceptional women of ������ Tri-Cities and Tri-Cities community and their various contributions to the mid-Columbia region,” said Chris Meiers, ������ Tri-Cities vice chancellor for enrollment management and student services. “These women set a strong example for other individuals in our community for what is possible through leadership, hard work and perseverance.”

The selected honorees will be unveiled from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. March 2 during a photo exhibition opening at the ������ Tri-Cities Art Gallery in conjunction with women’s history month.

To nominate a woman for ������ Tri-Cities’ Women of Distinction program and for more information about the criteria for submission, visit /women-of-distinction.

For any additional questions, contact Darlene Scrivner at 509-372-7358 or d.scrivner@tricity.wsu.edu.

Contacts:

Chris Meiers, ������ Tri-Cities vice chancellor for enrollment management and student services, 509-372-7381, chris.meiers@tricity.wsu.edu

Darlene Scrivner, ������ Tri-Cities executive assistant for the vice chancellor of enrollment management and student services, 509-372-7358, d.scrivner@tricity.wsu.edu

Maegan Murray, ������ Tri-Cities public relations specialist, 509-372-7333, maegan.murray@tricity.wsu.edu