Assemblymember Pamela J. Hunter (D-Syracuse) announced that she will be hosting her annual Exceptional Women of Central New York and Mother of the Year awards on March 25. She’s asking residents to nominate women who exemplify hard work and commitment to their families and community.

“We can’t let the great work women do in our neighborhoods go unappreciated,” said Hunter. “This is a chance to recognize and thank the women in our lives who support their families and neighbors, give back to the community and are exemplary role models.”

Nominees must reside in the 128th Assembly District, which includes the towns of Dewitt, Onondaga, Salina and the eastern and southern portions of the city of Syracuse.

Women can be nominated for their contributions to any field, including education, business, volunteerism and military service. There will also be an award for Mother of the Year. Nominations can be submitted online by Friday, Feb. 24 at tinyurl.com/ExceptionalWomenofCNY.

Award winners will be recognized on Saturday, March 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Onondaga Community College, Academic II Building, Recital Hall Room P-100, located at 4585 Seneca Turnpike in Syracuse.

To learn more about the awards, call Assemblymember Hunter’s office at 449-9536 or email HunterP@nyassembly.gov.