2013 NAFE Women of Excellence Awards
The National Association for Female Executives harbors some of the most hard-working, productive, innovative women in the nation and across the globe - women committed to serving and enriching their workplaces, their communities, and the world.
The annual NAFE Women of Excellence Awards honor the achievements and accomplishments of NAFE members in their careers, businesses and communities. Winners are chosen for their vision, courage, compassion, proven success and generosity as demonstrated by how they help other women succeed.
On December 10, 2013, more than 200 corporate business executives, influential community leaders, business women and entrepreneurs will gather for the annual NAFE Women of Excellence Awards Breakfast in New York City to honor these winners and learn from their inspiring stories.
Nominate yourself or your candidate today through our easy online application form! Click "NEXT" at the bottom of this page to begin.
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After you click save, you will be asked to bookmark or save the site as a favorite. This will allow you to return to your application in progress at a later date. Please note that all nominations must be submitted via the online form. We will not accept paper copies of this application.
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2013.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions about the NAFE Women of Excellence Award, please contact Roxanne Natale, Manager of Membership Development and Communications at .
If you have any technical questions about the application, please contact Kristen Willoughby, Senior Manager, Editorial & Research Initiatives at .
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Award Categories
One winner of the NAFE Women of Excellence Award is chosen for each of the following 11 categories. In the following application form, you will be encouraged to choose up to three categories for which you or your nominee might qualify:
Woman of Achievement is a woman who has attained a high rank and utilized her position, stature and expertise to break down gender bias and effect positive change for women.
Outstanding Entrepreneur is a female entrepreneur who not only strives to build a great company, but also contributes to the success of other women entrepreneurs.
Mentorship Award goes to a woman who serves as an example of hard work and effective management and who demonstrates a powerful commitment to advising other women and helping them advance.
Community Servicegoes to a woman who is changing the face of neighborhoods through initiatives to provide services that benefit other women.
Rising Star is an up-and-coming female executive with less than 15 years at a company or an entrepreneur in business for less than five years.
Service to New York honors a member in NAFE's "hometown" of New York City for her outstanding community service.
Activist Awardgoes to a woman who has worked to improve policies or practices effecting change for women at her job or in her community.
International Achievement Award goes to a woman who works to improve the lives of women internationally or who helps improve the dialogue among women around the globe.
Health Care Champion is a woman who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting affordable, quality healthcare for women.
Digital Media Star is a woman who has harnessed social media to help women connect and thrive.
NAFE Ace Award goes to a woman who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to NAFE--and in particular to a NAFE network and its members--over a period of years.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
In addition to completing this online nomination form, a nomination must also include a color digital photo of the nominee. This photo may be used on nafe.com. The photo must be 300 dpi and must be emailed to Roxanne Natale, Manager of Membership Development and Communications,at.
We receive hundreds of photos each year. To make sure your photo is catalogued properly, please rename your digital photo's file name so that it includes your nominee's name. Also, please write "Women of Excellence Nominee" in the subject line.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
All nominators are encouraged to send additional supporting documentation regarding their nominee, including scanned news clips, letters of recommendation, etc. This information can be sent either as hard copy or digital files to:
Roxanne Natale, Manager of Membership Development and Communications, NAFE/Working Mother Media
2 Park Ave., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Nominee Information
A.1: Nominee Name
A.2: Nominee Job Title
A.3: Organization Name
A.4: Organization Street Address (Location of Nominee)
A.5: Organization City (Location of Nominee)
A.6: Organization State (Location of Nominee)
A.7: Organization Zip Code (use the format: 01234-5678; location of nominee)
A.8: Daytime Telephone for Nominee (use the format: 123-456-7890)
A.9: Nominee E-Mail Address (use the format: )
A.10: Is the Nominee a NAFE member?
( ) Yes
( ) No
A.11: If yes to A.10, Is the Nominee a member of a NAFE Network?
( ) Yes
( ) No
A.12: If yes to A.11, please select the NAFE Network where the Nominee is a member:
Nominator (if different than the nominee) Information
A.13: Is the nominator different than the nominee?
( ) Yes
( ) No
If yes to A.13, please fill out A.14 – A.24
A.14: Nominator Name
A.15: Nominator Job Title
A.16: Organization Name
A.17: Organization Street Address (Location of Nominator)
A.18: Organization City (Location of Nominator)
A.19: Organization State (Location of Nominator)
A.20: Organization Zip Code (use the format: 01234-5678; location of nominator)
A.21: Daytime Telephone for Nominator (use the format: 123-456-7890)
A.22: Nominator E-Mail Address (use the format: )
One NAFE Woman of Excellence Award is chosen for each of the following 11 categories. Please choose up to three categories for which your nominee might qualify.
A.23: Please select up to three of the following Award Categories to nominate a woman for the NAFE 2013 Women of Excellence Awards.
( ) Woman of Achievement is a woman who has attained a high rank and utilized her position, stature and expertise to break down gender bias and effect positive change for women.
( ) Outstanding Entrepreneur is a female entrepreneur who not only strives to build a great company, but also contributes to the success of other women entrepreneurs.
( ) Mentorship Awardgoes to a woman who serves as an example of hard work and effective management and who demonstrates a powerful commitment to advising other women and helping them advance.
( ) Community Servicegoes to a woman who is changing the face of neighborhoods through initiatives to provide services that benefit other women.
( ) Rising Star is an up-and-coming female executive with less than 15 years at a company or an entrepreneur in business for less than five years.
( ) Service to New York honors a member in NAFE's "hometown" of New York City for her outstanding community service.
( ) Activist Awardgoes to a woman who has worked to improve policies or practices effecting change for women at her job or in her community.
( ) International Achievement Awardgoes to a woman who works to improve the lives of women internationally or who helps improve the dialogues among women across the globe.
( ) Health Care Champion is a woman who has demonstrated a commitment to supporting affordable, quality healthcare for women.
( ) Digital Media Star is a woman who has harnessed social media to help women connect and thrive.
( )NAFE Ace Award goes to a woman who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to NAFE--and in particular to a NAFE network and its members--over a period of years.
Background Information on Nominee
B.1: Please cut and paste or type the text of your nominee's Biography here:
B.2: Please cut and paste or type the Resume of your nominee here:
B.3: Please cut and paste or type the text of any Recommendation Letters regarding your nominee here:
Please take a moment to tell us more about your nominee. Each of these questions help us paint a clearer picture of your nominee's accomplishments. You have up to 300 words for each question.
C.1: Please provide information about the candidate that illustrates how she exemplifies the category for which she is being nominated.
C.2: Please describe obstacles the candidate has overcome in pursuing excellence in the category for which she is nominated.
C.3: Please identify three of the most important qualities that have led to her success.
C.4: Please provide example(s) of how the candidate demonstrates leadership skills among her peers.
C.5: Please describe how your nominee has supported the professional and personal growth of other women.
C.6: Please provide any additional information you would like us to consider.
Reminder
In addition to completing this online nomination form, a nomination must also include a color digital photo of the nominee. This photo may be used on nafe.com.
The photo must be 300 dpi and must be emailed to Roxanne Natale at .
We receive hundreds of photos each year. To make sure your photo is catalogued properly, please rename your digital photo's file name so that it includes your nominee's name. Also, please write "Women of Excellence Nominee" in the subject line.
Supporting Materials:
All nominators are encouraged to send additional supporting documentation regarding their nominee, including scanned news clips, letters of recommendation, etc.
Supporting materials can be sent either as hard copy or digital files to:
Roxanne Natale, Manager of Membership Development and Communications
NAFE/Bonnier Working Mother Media
2 Park Ave., 10th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Nomination and Additional Materials are due by June 1st, 2013.
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