Awards
2023 GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Awards
The Lombard Junior Women's Club received awards for projects in each of the following categories at the GFWC Illinois Convention in April 2024:
Arts & Culture
Civic Engagement & Outreach
Education & Libraries
Environment
Health & Wellness
Leadership
Fundraising
Communication & Public Relations
Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention
Advocates for Children/Children's Research Foundation
Top Ten Project Recognition
Environment: Ecology calendar activities for the month of April.
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Recognized for our efforts to ease food insecurity in 2022-2023 by participating in the GFWC National Day of Service where we collected baby formula donations and breastfeeding supplies for the Outreach House in Lombard.
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Recipient of the 2023 GFWC IL "Coveted Red Shoe Award" for exemplary volunteer service and participation in GFWC initiatives.
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Awards
2023 5th/6th District GFWC Illinois Federation of Women's Clubs Awards
The Lombard Junior Women's Club received awards for projects in each of the following categories at the GFWC Illinois 5th/6th District Meeting in May 2024:
Civic Engagement & Outreach
Education & Libraries
Environment
Health & Wellness
Leadership
Fundraising
Communication & Public Relations
Top Ten Project Recognition
Environment
Civic Engagement & Outreach
Education & Libraries
Fundraising
Health & Wellness
Membership​​​
2023
Outstanding Service
Jennifer Miller
Award winner was selected by her peers based on her impact within the club in the last 3 years of service.
2023
Junior of the Year
Jenelle Metcalf
Award winner was selected by her peers based on her involvement with the club in 2023.
2023
Spark Plug
Amy O'Callaghan
Award winner joined the club within the last 2 years and was selected by her peers based on her involvement with the club in 2023.