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See details of 2013 AWARDS - handed out at the Bern Biennial Conference See details of 2012 AWARDS - handed out at the Dublin Interim Conference. NOMINATIONS are submitted from FAWCO members/clubs to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The FAWCO Board reviews the nominations, may also submit additional nominations, and make the final selections. Awards are given at Biennial Conferences, except for the FAWCO Rep Appreciation Award which is an annual award. Fellowship Awards The Fellowship Award recognizes distinguished service and dedication to the goals and ideals of The Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas by persons outside FAWCO. In keeping with its long-standing policy of advocating and working for expanded voting rights for overseas citizens, FAWCO is proud to acknowledge the determined efforts of four "fathers" of landmark election reform legislation, Help America Vote Act. In order to acknowledge their support the FAWCO Fellowship Award was initiated in 2005. click here for details. In 2009, FAWCO awarded the Fellowship Award to Ray Cheng, CEO of Jian Global Services and FAWCO's technology advisor in recognition for his support and friendship over the last five years. The In 2011, FAWCO awarded the Fellowship Award to Clements International in recognition of the company's support and friendship with FAWCO for more than 15 years. Clements International was our first major sponsor in 1995, advertising first in the FORUM and later on the FAWCO website. More recently they have showed their support of our work by sponsoring receptions in honor of the Americans Abroad Caucus during Overseas Americans Week in Washington, and our conferences in Vilnius, Boston and Marrakech. Clements International enables FAWCO to fulfil our goals and ideals and believes that our organization does make a difference.
Circle of Honor The "Circle of Honor" is the highest award given by FAWCO. The Circle of Honor recognizes distinguished years of service and dedication to the goals and ideals of The Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas in both elected and appointed positions.
Caroline Curtis Brown Spirit Award FAWCO Founder Caroline Curtis Brown was as an idealist who, through her vision, inspiration and energy, made the AWC of London an outstanding organization of service to the membership and the community. With equal dedication, Caroline believed that enlightened women, working together throughout the world, could do much to achieve international peace. In 1931, Caroline invited representatives from Clubs in Antwerp, Berlin, Paris, The Hague, Vienna and Zurich to London to discuss the concept of forming an organization. More than 80 years later, the spirit of FAWCO's Founder continues to inspire us. The Caroline Curtis Brown Spirit Award was established in 2005 in appreciation of service exemplifying the spirit, inspiration and dedication of Founder Caroline Curtis Brown.
Reps Appreciation Award In 2008, the FAWCO Board initiated the Rep Appreciation Award to recognize ongoing commitment, dedication and achievement of FAWCO Reps in member clubs. 2008: Barbara Edwards - AWC Vienna Janet Byrne - AW Surrey Tricia Reynolds - AWC Naples 2009: Anne Cameron-Rutschmann - AWC Zurich Grace Christovasilis - AWO Greece Linda Laval - AWG Languedoc-Roussillion 2010: Nan de Laubadère - AAWE Paris Jonsi Andrews - AWO Ticino Eileen Green Doyle- AWC Dublin 2011: Monica Jubayli - AWA Dubai Tracy Moede - AWC Hamburg Denise Rollins - AWA Angola 2012: Alma Lou Annab - AW Amman Clydette DeGroot - AWG Paris Robin Meloy Goldsby - AIWC Cologne Donna Haas - AWA Dubai 2013: Jocelyn Fitzgerald - AILO Florence Amy Patrick - North American Connection Tricia Saur - AIWC Cologne |