Pangasinan (29 February) -- THE Philippine Council of Women, Inc. - Pangasinan Chapter, has launched the "Search for Outstanding Women Achievers of Pangasinan" for 2008, a project that aims to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of women in various fields of endeavor.

The announcement was made by Provincial Board Member Alice J. Pulido, PCWL-Pangasinan president, during a recent press briefing in Dagupan City.

The first of its kind to be launched in the province, the search is focused on achievers in community leadership and service, the performing arts (movie, stage, theater), entertainment, social welfare, entrepreneurship, diplomacy, journalism, culture/arts, travel and tourism, agriculture, education. sports and cottage industry.

A nominee, according to Pulido, must be a true-blue Pangasinense who excelled in her own fields of specialization and won honors for the province, either in the national stage or international arena.

Aside from Pulido the officers of the organization are: Irene Libunao, chairperson; Fe Soriano and Marilou Macanlalay, board of directors.

The candidates for the award should be nominated by either a person of respect or a reputable organization.

Nominations, supported by documents showing the candidate's trailblazing record and biographical sketch, will be submitted to the PCWL-Pangasinan Chapter Secretariat, c/o Sally Navata, Office of SP Member Pulido, Capitol compound, Lingayen, Pangasinan. Navata may be reached at mobile phone 09214716887 or 09209523762. (PIA-Pangasinan)