113 N. Cleburne Street
P.O. Box 1467
Granbury, TX 76048
817-573-6677

Christian Women’s Job Corps of Granbury

In partnership with Zonta International of Granbury

Announce the 2008 Opal Durant Granbury Woman of the Year Award

Christian Women’s Job Corps — It is the mission of CWJC of Granbury to enrich the lives of women in need by providing them an education in life and job skills as well as Christian values. This volunteer-run organization helps women to help themselves. Graduates of CWJC’s program, which focuses on job skills, life skills and Bible study, experience a boost in self-esteem, are better equipped to find jobs, empowered to be self-sufficient and responsible for their own success.

Zonta International — Founded in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship and award programs aimed at furthering women’s education, leadership and youth development. The Granbury chapter of Zonta was chartered in January 2003.

Why Recognize A Woman Of The Year?

CWJC and Zonta want to honor women who emulate Christian values while achieving success . . . women who have worked hard, overcoming obstacles or hardships, to attain their goals . . . and women who are considered shining examples of community servants, leaders in their professions and/or organizations as well as role models for family and friends.

Opal Durant was such a woman. She made an indelible mark in the lives of many, in Granbury and beyond, because of her strong faith, fortitude and kind, loving spirit. She believed in helping women and children to achieve their dreams, particularly through education. Opal was a tireless community servant, a wise and talented businesswoman and the beloved matriarch of the Durant family. CWJC and Zonta are pleased to honor Opal Durant by naming their Granbury Woman of the Year Award in her memory.

Nominations for this prestigious award will be accepted July 1 – August 30, 2008. Download a nomination form.The award will be presented at CWJC’s Tuscan Harvest charitable event on September 30. For more information on Tuscan Harvest or the Opal Durant Woman of the Year Award e-mail the CWJC event coordinators at cwjcgranbury@gmail.com or call 817-571-0889.