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Our Bodies Ourselves is accepting nominations for the 2010 Women's Health Heroes awards.

When you hear the words “Women’s Health Hero,” who comes to mind? Your 9th grade health teacher who taught you about sexually transmitted infections? The midwife who sat with you through 15 hours of labor? The young Nigerian activist you read about who’s working to end gender discrimination in her country? Or maybe the neighbor who counter-protests at the abortion clinic every Saturday morning?

Whoever your heroes are, Our Bodies Ourselves wants to know about them! They’ve created the Our Bodies Ourselves Women’s Health Heroes awards to honor those who make significant contributions to the health and well-being of women. It’s a great way to publicly recognize people who make a difference in your life or the lives of others.

Nominations are being accepted during the month of April. Two heroes will be selected as the Our Bodies Ourselves choice and the Audience Choice, while a total of 20 nominees will be selected to join the Women's Health Heroes Hall of Fame.

To learn more or to nominate your hero, please visit the website.