The Indiana Commission for Women is extending the deadline for its annual Torchbearer Awards to Dec. 21. The state of Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women, Indiana Torchbearers are those women who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation.

Recipients will be selected from a pool of nominated candidates who have overcome obstacles, made extraordinary contributions to Indiana or to their communities or been pioneers throughout their lives.

Nominations may be submitted by email. Visit www.in.gov/icw/2334.htm to download the nomination form and guidelines. Submitted nomination forms are due on or before 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21.

Recipients of the 2013 Torchbearer Awards will be announced at an Awards Ceremony on March 6, 2013.

For more information, assistance or a printed copy of nomination form, contact Kristin Garvey, executive director at 317-232-6720 or [email protected].