Senator Mendoza Seeks Nominations for 32nd Senate District 2016 Woman of the Year

Sacramento – To celebrate Women’s History in March, Senator Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) seeks nominations of women who are making a difference in their communities for his 2016 Woman of the Year for the 32^nd Senate District. Nominations are needed in the following categories: Business, Community Service, Education, Government, Health, Labor and Non-Profits.

 “I invite members and organizations in the community to nominate women who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the values of Women’s History Month and made a positive impact through their work,” said Senator Tony Mendoza.  “It is important to honor and celebrate the work of deserving women who are making a difference in the communities of the 32^nd Senate District.”

To submit a nomination, please e-mail to [email protected], the attached form and a paragraph highlighting the person’s community involvement and contributions. Nomination forms may also be found and submitted online at Senator Mendoza’s website: http://sd32.senate.ca.gov/2016-woman-year

Nominations may also be dropped off at his District Office located at 17315 Studebaker Road, Suite 332, Cerritos, CA 90703. For more information feel free to call Aldo Ramirez in Senator Mendoza’s District Office at (562) 860-3202. The submission deadline is Monday, February 1, 2016.

 The seven award-winning women will be honored at a community luncheon on Friday, March 4 at the Cerritos Library hosted by Senator Mendoza.

 Every March in a tradition dating back to 1987, the Senate celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring women throughout California whose contributions improve their communities.

Senator Tony Mendoza, a Los Angeles native and former elementary school teacher in East Los Angeles, represents the 32^nd Senate District encompassing portions of Los Angeles and Orange Counties. For more information about Senator Mendoza visit his website or follow him on Facebook and Twitter.