Article: UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND'S MAINE WOMEN WRITERS COLLECTION SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR PURPLE STARFISH AWARD

University of New England issued the following news release:

The Maine Women Writers Collection (MWWC) at the University of New England seeks nominations for The Purple Starfish Award. The award honors the memory of Portland, Maine native, journalist and Peace Corps activist Perdita Huston. It is given annually to a young (under 30), emerging woman leader who strives for a more vibrant and culturally diverse society in the state of Maine.

The awardee receives $1,500, funded by the Lillian M. Berliawsky Charitable Trust and Maine Women Writers Collection[1], to further her work in the community. In addition, the awardee has the opportunity to select three mentors from a roster of community ...

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