In 2006, L'Oréal Paris, in partnership with Points of Light, launched the Women of Worth program to celebrate, recognize and honor women who are making an exceptional difference in their communities. Every year, we select 10 women who are actively serving their communities through volunteering and exemplify a strong dedication to a cause close to their hearts.

Now in its sixth year of our partnership, we are excited to announce the 2011 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth honorees. Each of these women truly represents the dedication, determination and drive necessary to make change in their local communities. Their service efforts range from helping to mentor and foster underserved youth, find groundbreaking cures for pediatric cancer, as well as helping women veterans readjust to life at home. Each honoree will receive a $10,000 grant to further support their efforts.

You can help choose this year's national honoree by voting now through Nov. 23. The national honoree will receive an additional $25,000 grant for her efforts.

Meet the 2011 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth honorees:

• Ann Brownell, San Jose, Calif.: Founded The Amanda Network after her daughter tried to take her own life due to bullying. She now works tirelessly to encourage everyone to take a stand against the form of violence
• Stephanie Clark, Atlanta, Ga.: Founded Project Single Moms Worldwide Inc. to serve and empower women and girls to tap into their talents and passions to live their best lives ever
• Gina Keatley, New York, N.Y.: Created Nourishing NYC/USA, a community food program that strives to achieve "nutrition for all" through feeding, education and advocacy
• Barbara Marshall, Fayetteville, N.C.: Founded Steps & Stages to connect transitioning women veterans and their families with needed services and support to ensure lifestyle stabilization and goal realization
• Susan Munsey, San Diego, Calif.: GenerationHope provides a comprehensive long-term recovery program for young women who have been trafficked, prostituted or otherwise sexually exploited by providing housing and recovery, including education, job and life skills training, therapy and recreational activities
• Pilar Pinel, Long Beach, Calif.: Founded Embracing Latina Leadership Alliances to focus on the educational, professional and political advancement of underserved Latina youth
• Shanta Stubbs, Orlando, Fla.: Created New Image Youth Center to help underprivileged youth by offering educational opportunities, life skills lessons and a safe haven
• Sheila Warnock, New York, N.Y.: Established Share The Care to improve the quality of life of persons who are seriously ill, disabled or experiencing the challenges of aging, and reduce stress, depression, isolation and economic hardship often suffered by their family caregivers
• Cora White, Madison, Wis.: Founded Foster Care Children and Family Fund to bridge the gap between government agencies and businesses to provide services and gifts to foster children
• Gretchen Witt, New York, N.Y.: Cofounded Cookies for Kid's Cancer to fund research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer, leading to less toxic therapies specifically for children

As you discover their stories, we hope you are inspired to create your own. We also encourage you to share these inspiring stories with your networks and encourage your friends and family to help select this year's national honoree.