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APPLICATION - NOMINATION PROCESS - LEADERSHIP & SERVICE AWARD PROGRAMME

To enlist your support in identifying potential candidates for the Award programme, we are looking for women with the following characteristics:

  • Aged 28-40 with a range of life experiences
  • An enquiring mind and a vision for her future life
  • Energy and vitality
  • A demonstrated commitment to the community
  • A spiritual life in harmony with the Christian tradition
  • Potential for community, national or international leadership
  • A desire for an affiliation with the Mercy community

Successful candidates will be those who demonstrate the capacity to make the most of the development opportunities and who are most likely to contribute to the community.

Programme Components:

Component Timing No. of Days
Introductory Weekend January 2010 3 (Residential)
Seminar Series Monthly (Feb-Nov) 1 evening a month
Small Group Meeting Monthly (Feb-Nov) 1 evening a month
Leadership Development Residential July 3 (Residential)
Completion Weekend November 2 (Non-Residential)
Environmental and Community Awareness Latter part of 2010 Selected Experiences
Mentoring Regular contact  

Whilst the programme involves significant contribution of time over the year, the content and experiences will be rich and rewarding exploring the physical, mental, spiritual, political and emotional dimensions of life, service and leadership.

If you have in mind women for the Award programme, please speak with them first of your intended nomination, and then fill their names out on the attached form and email to cmcaward@mercycare.com.au ASAP.  We will then send out an application package for your nominee's consideration.  Nominations and applications may be sent to the Award office at any time during the year up to the closing date of 20 August 2010.

Applications for the 2011 Award program open on Tuesday 8 June and close on Friday 20 August 2010.

Your support of this innovative programme which will provide women of promise with an opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of and potential for leadership is appreciated.

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