We all know women who inspire hope in others with their thoughtful actions and help make our world a little kinder, gentler and warmer by their positive attitudes, gentle spirits and compassionate hearts. They give to others on a daily basis without asking for anything in return. They nurture and care for loved ones when they often are the ones who carry more burdens than those they seek to help.

They give to others their time and money, often when they have neither of these; however, it doesn’t stop these caring women because they know there is always someone who is struggling more than they.

Caring women are all around us. They are blessed with special gifts and characteristics that set them apart from others. These caring mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, sisters, daughters, cousins, nieces and friends have inspired hope in others through their actions, and they have made outstanding contributions to our community through their service to others.

Merit Health Natchez is proud to continue to the 8th Annual Caring Woman recognition program. We will be honoring Caring Women, as well as an individual who nominated them, in a celebration luncheon on Thursday, May 19. This invitation only event will pay tribute to the women who were nominated in the following categories:

-Leadership — One who inspires others to take action for a common good

-Perseverance — One who has overcome personal adversity

-Mentor — One who serves as a role model to encourage others

-Volunteer — One who invests in helping others

-Defender — One who champions the cause of a disadvantaged person or group

-Promise — A young woman age 16 – 21 years old who demonstrates the potential to become a Caring Woman

All nominees will be recognized and one extraordinary woman in each category will be selected as our 2016 Merit Health Natchez Caring Woman.

To nominate your caring woman(women), go to www.merithealthnatchez.com or www.listenupyall.com. Your nomination will be submitted electronically and you never have to leave the comfort of your home or office. You may also pick up a hard copy of the application at the Information Desk at Merit Health Natchez and simply return it to the desk when you are finished completing.

Our panel of judges needs time to go through all nominations and time is needed to mail invitations; therefore, the deadline to nominate someone is Friday.

Please take a few minutes and think of the women in your businesses, schools, churches, civic clubs and your personal lives who have made a difference to you and those around you. These women do not seek out recognition, so please help us show her how special she is and give her the recognition she deserves. We promise to make this luncheon one she will remember, and of course, she will always remember you — the one who made it possible for her to attend.

 

Eric Robinson is the CEO of Merit Health Natchez.