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Memphis, TN. - Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton and his wife, Ruby, are seeking nominations for the Ruby R. Wharton Award to honor exceptional women who have made outstanding contributions to the Shelby County community. The awards will be presented by Mayor Wharton during the Seventh Annual Tea and Talk at the Top on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 at 3 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
The Ruby R. Wharton Award, established in 2005, recognizes women who have unselfishly worked to improve the quality of life for others and made significant strides in the areas of:
- Early Childhood
- Youth & Delinquency
- Race Relations
- Women's Rights
- Business/Politics/Government
Nomination forms for the Ruby R. Wharton Award may be received by contacting Catherine Green at 545-4390 or by email at Catherine.Green@shelbycounty.tn.gov.
Deadline for nominations is 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, 2009.
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