The Reconocimiento and Scholarship Awards (RaSA) is an event event that highlights the achievements of local Latinas. Typically held during lunch time, RaSA brings people together to honor the women who receive the Latinas Unidas Awards or Scholarships.
Reconocimiento Awards are granted in the following categories: Professional Achievement, Inspirational Leadership, Volunteer Service, Youth Latina Leadership (13-17 years old).
Please read the eligibility criteria and the instructions for the nomination, then complete this form and submit.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must reside within the seven county areas located in Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Yates, and/or Livingston County.
- Must demonstrate the attributes supporting Latinas Unidas Mission to promote unity, cultural identity, and the presence of the Latina woman in the community.
- Must not be a board member of Latinas Unidas.
Description of awards
Professional Achievement: The individual achieved professional excellence in her field.
Inspirational Leadership: Consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership skills which motivate and inspire others to strive for excellence.
Volunteer Service: Nominee has made significant contributions to the community through volunteer efforts.
Young Latina Leader: Serves as a role model both personally and academically.
Things to consider when nominating.
- Accomplishments/contributions: Overall measurement of contributions and achievement in the nominated category.
- The length of time in the nominated category: How long has the nominee been engaged in the activities described.
- Impact in her life or others: Impact should be measurable.
- Share name(s) of activities involved, time frame and extent of the nominee engagement in such.
- Describe how the nominee’s efforts helped significantly to improve her life and/or the lives of other women in the community.
- Provide as much information as possible.
To nominate:- Complete this online form and submit.
- Email supporting documentation such as resumes, publications, website information, or references to reconocimiento@LatinasUnidas.org. Make sure to include the name of the nominee in the subject of the email.
For more information about the awards, visit the Latinas Unidas website at www.latinasunidas.org. 