Sept. 1 is the deadline to submit nominations for the Hawai'i County Committee on the Status of Women's fourth annual Women's Hall of Fame awards.

Nominees should represent women from all walks of life who are regarded as role models or mentors and who possess a strong code of ethics and have worked to advance the status of women on the Big Island.

Nominations describing the nominee's merits should be mailed to Jean Viernes, Committee on the Status of Women, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, HI 96720; or faxed to 961-6553; or dropped off at the mayor's office at 891 Ululani St., Maluhia Place, Hilo.