2011 Hall of Fame Press Release

1. January 15, 2011
LEBANON COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Announces Their 2011“Hidden Heroes Writing History Hall of Fame Nominees
The public is invited to attend the 2011 Hall of Fame Luncheon and awards ceremony honoring
Lebanon County’s “Hidden Heroes Writing History” on March 9, 2011 from 11:30AM—1PM at
Marabelle’s Restaurant & Catering, 1352 Cumberland Street, Lebanon. Entertainment will be
the Lebanon High School Women’s Choral Ensemble. Alicia Richards of WHTM News is
emceeing the event.
Over thirty nominations were received. Guidelines for Nomination were Women who live and /or
work in the Lebanon Valley, or played an integral part in the development and/or implementation
of project(s) that have benefited the Lebanon Valley or worked as Hidden Heroes touching lives
in a positive way.
The Inductees and Nomination Categories are
Women Demonstrating Leadership- Judy Feather
Forging new paths in business or community while serving as a role model
Women Creating Community- Rose Walmer
Contributing to the quality of life in the Lebanon Valley by supporting the social growth of the community
Women Promoting Agriculture- Lorraine Royer
Actively working to preserve and promote agriculture
Women Working for Justice- Marilyn Nolte
Striving for equality and peace
Women Preserving the Environment- Amy Mazzella DiBosco
Actively working to protect natural resources
Women Promoting Healthy Lifestyles- Carol Saltzer
Educating, conducting research, promoting fitness, or providing health care
Women Contributing to the Arts- Carol Hollich
Promoting the expression of the performing arts, visual arts, and literary arts
Women Demonstrating Leadership in Education- Linda Summers
Promoting innovation and inspiring personal growth
Women Innovating in Science/Technology-Betty Conner
Educating, inventing, or developing technology

2. Women Serving the Military-Wanda Bechtold
Advocating and promoting the role of women serving our country
Trail Blazers
Redith Snoberger- Community
Albertina (Tina) Washington- Education
RSVP with payment in advance is necessary by February 26. Cost is $22.00. Seating is limited
and selling out. Checks may be made payable to: Lebanon County Commission for Women and
mailed to Kathy Kilbitsky, Treasurer C4W, Northwest Savings Bank, 547 S Tenth ST, Lebanon
PA 17042.
Anyone wishing to be a sponsor for this and other C4W events is welcome by contacting the
group at lebanonc4w@yahoo.com. The Commission supports their projects entirely by raising
funds from individuals, businesses and corporate sponsors.
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