The Connecticut Women's Conference Seeks Mary Jones' Believe Team Make-Over Entries and CWA Woman of Distinction Award Nominations

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Jan 25, 2011, 01:16 ET

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Connecticut Women's Alliance (CWA) is seeking award nominations as well as Believe Team Make-Over entries in conjunction with its first annual Connecticut Women's Conference on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Farmington Marriott.

As an organization that seeks to support the advancement of women and girls through educational programming and events, the CWA will be selecting one lucky woman as the recipient of a Believe Team Make-Over with a big reveal at the conference. In addition, the CWA will honor a woman that embodies its values with The CWA Woman of Distinction Award.

Believe Team Make-Over

In partnership with Mary Jones' Believe Team, the CWA is offering the winner the following complimentary services valued at over $1,400: four weeks of personal training and group fitness classes provided by Carolyn Phillips, Fitness Expert, Owner of Fit Behavior in Rocky Hill; four private life coaching sessions provided by Marge Piccini, Success Coach; 90-minutes of personal shopping and styling session provided by Debbie Wright, Style Expert, Owner of Project Closet; hair makeover provided by Karen Roche, Hair Stylist, Owner of The KUR in West Hartford; makeup application and photo session provided by Anya Products in Hartford; and, as an added benefit, an Investment review and plan provided by Sylvia Guinan, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in Essex.

To find out more about this life changing opportunity, view the CWA video on its homepage at www.ctwomensalliance.com, download an application and upload a video entry. Deadline to enter is February 10, 2011.

The CWA Woman of Distinction Award

The CWA Board is accepting nominations for The CWA Woman of Distinction Award through March 1, 2011. The honoree should exemplify what it means to show great courage and determination while supporting the advancement of women and/or girls in the area of her focus. She lives with purpose and passion in all that she does and is committed to defining success for herself and the women and girls she supports. Please include examples of her work, community service and/or volunteer work.

To nominate a deserving woman for this prestigious award, submit your essay at www.ctwomensalliance.com.

To register for the Connecticut Women's Conference visit www.ctwomensalliance.com. Information about exhibiting and sponsoring can also be found on the website.

About the Connecticut Women's Alliance

The Connecticut Women's Alliance consists of energetic women from all walks of life, who want to help every woman take the next step toward health, happiness, business and wealth. The purpose of the organization is to support the advancement of women and girls through educational programming and events. The proceeds of these events are donated to nonprofit charitable organizations that share this goal. The company's Board of Directors include: Wendy Leahy, President; Tonya Healis, Vice President; Joanne S. Gustafson, Secretary; Annabel Pedemonti, Treasurer; and Board Members: Cile Decker; Sharon Fales Grodzicki, Carolyn Griswold, Marge Piccini, Dorothy Martin Neville, PhD, and L. Kay Wilson Esq. The members of the CWA have all previously served on the Executive Committee of the Greater Hartford Women's Conference. Their past success was the foundation to create the CWA to provide a broader scope to their mission. For more information: www.ctwomensalliance.com.