Nominations for In the Company of Women Awards extended to Sept. 18

Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Commission for Women and the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, announces the Call for Nominations for the 2024 In the Company of Women Awards.

Nominations for the 35th Annual In the Company of Women Awards will be accepted from July 24 through Sept. 18. All women in Miami-Dade County who exemplify professional development, community responsibility, leadership and vision, contribution to women's progress, and promotion of pluralism, are eligible.

Nominations will be received in the following 12 categories:

• Outstanding Woman in Arts & Entertainment
• Outstanding Woman in Business & Economics
• Outstanding Woman in Communications & Literature
• Outstanding Woman in Education & Research
• Outstanding Woman in Government & Law: Elected Official
• Outstanding Woman in Government & Law: Non-Elected
• Outstanding Woman in Health & Human Services
• Outstanding Woman in Science & Technology
• Outstanding Woman in Sports & Athletics
• Outstanding Young Professional (Must be age 40 and under)
• Community Spirit Award
• Mayor's Pioneer Award