Merrimack Hall’s Executive Director and founder Debra Jenkins was chosen as one of six women to receive Traditional Home magazine’s 2009 Classic Woman Award. Traditional Home Editor in Chief Ann Maine honored Jenkins at the magazines premier Classic Woman Awards luncheon in New York City on November 24, 2009
The event honored all six recipients of the magazines fifth-annual Classic Woman Awards, a signature program that celebrates the spirit of volunteerism by recognizing standout charitable women from across the country.
In previous issues and on its Web site, Traditional Home invited its 4.7 million readers to nominate a woman who is making a positive difference in her community. The magazines editorial staff and the judges pored over the nominations to choose six women who truly are changing the world one day, one person at a time.
In addition, each honorees chosen cause received a contribution from Traditional Home. The women and their causes are also featured in the magazines upcoming November 2009 issue, which will hit newsstands October 20.
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