November 12, 2008 (Ottawa, ON) – Everywhere in Canada women are excelling at all levels of sport and physical activity. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity, CAAWS, wants to recognize women who have made a significant impact in these fields. CAAWS is seeking your input for its 2008 Most Influential Women List, which will be announced in January 2008.

Nominate women for the 2008 list if she is influencing sport and physical activity in this country. She may be: an athlete who has achieved national or international recognition; or an executive who has led an organization with a clear, defined vision; perhaps she is a volunteer who has donated countless hours to coaching or organizing; or someone in the print or broadcast media who influences coverage of girls/women in sport and physical activity?

The CAAWS 2008 Most Influential Women List will reflect activity in 2008. Women previously named to the list may be nominated again. All nominations will be reviewed by a panel established by CAAWS to develop the final list of the most influential women in Sport and Physical Activity for 2008.

Nominations should include:
1. Name of nominee
2. An explanation of why she is an influential woman
3. Brief summary of 2008 accomplishments
4. Contact information for the nominee
5. Contact information from the person making the nomination

Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 28, 2008.
Nominate your influential woman online here or by fax to: 613-562-5668.