Williams and Tulsa Shock Extend Deadline for Women of Inspiration Nominations

April 2, 2012 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Tulsa Shock News Release


TULSA, Okla. (April 2, 2012) - The deadline to nominate an individual for the Women of Inspiration award has been extended until April 30, 2012. All nominees will be evaluated by a joint committee formed by Williams and the Tulsa Shock. Five honorees and winner of the award will be selected by June 1, 2012.

Williams and the Tulsa Shock have partnered to honor inspirational women who serve Tulsa and the surrounding area with relentless dedication and passion while impacting the lives of area youth and the entire community.

All nominees and honorees will be invited to attend a pre-game reception hosted at the BOK Center. Honorees will receive five photo slots in a pre- game montage with a public announcement, a concourse table to promote an organization or cause of their choice, two tickets to the game, on court recognition, $50 gift certificate to Wild Fork, $100 gift certificate to Ihloff Salon and Day Spa, a Tulsa Shock T-Shirt, and a token of appreciation from Williams and the Tulsa Shock. The winner will be awarded a trip to the 2013 National Women of Inspiration Luncheon celebration courtesy of World Travel.

University of Oklahoma women's basketball coach Sherri Coale will speak at a pre-game reception for all the nominees on June 23 when the Tulsa Shock hosts the Indiana Fever at the BOK Center.

For more information and to nominate an inspirational woman for the 2012 award, please visit: http://www.wnba.com/shock/womenofinspiration.html



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