(La Porte County, IN) - The humanitarian work by a local official is being recognized in the region.

Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski has been nominated for the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards.

All nominees will reviewed by the organization. Finalists will receive medallions during an awards banquet in late September where the winners will also be announced.

Pierzakowski is widely known for going extra mile in many areas like finding homes and overnight shelter during the winter for the homeless and meeting other needs like food and clothing for low income individuals.