2018LONG ISLANDATHENA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

The ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award is an international award presented to emerging women leaders across professional sectors for exemplary leadership. A natural extension of the original ATHENA Leadership Award, which has honored nearly 6,000 established women leaders worldwide, the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award was established in 2007 by ATHENA International and is nationally underwritten by KPMG.

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THE CRITERIA

ATHENA Young Professional Nominees are emergingwomen leaders. Past recipients of this award have shown true dedication to their community and their profession.

ATHENA Young Professional nominees are women leaders who meet each of the following criteria:

  • Is establishing herself as a business leader; demonstrating excellence, creativity and initiative
  • Is seen as a role model for younger women both professionally and personally
  • Is seen to provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community; is viewed as an advocate for others
  • Is building relationships with people inside and outside of her network; drawing upon her network to collaborate and help enrich the lives of others
QUALIFICATIONS
  • They may represent either the profit or not-for-profit sector.
  • All nominees must live and work on Long Island
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience demonstrating progressive advancement through their career
  • Must be able to demonstrate volunteerism or some form of community outreach internal and external to their workplace role
COMPLETING THE FORM
  • For nominees- you are encouraged to work with your nominator closely to complete this form. Self-nominations are also welcomed
  • For nominators- you are encouraged to work with your nominee closely to complete this form
Nominations must be submitted using this nomination form and format.
  • You have the option to include no more than two pages of additional information about your nominee.
  • Prior year ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award recipient biographies are attached for your reference.
  • Visit the ATHENA LI LinkedIn group to download this form and submit your nomination to below KPMG contact.
Deadline for submission isAugust 31, 2017

THE PROCESS

A selection committee comprised of a diverse group of community leaders will review all nominations and select an ATHENA Young Professional Award Recipient.

Finalists for this award will be asked to attend the following:

  • Finalist video shoot – November 2, 2017
  • Finalist cocktail reception – November 13, 2017
  • Athena Award breakfast reception – January 2018 (Date TBD)

Selection Committee:

Theresa Ahlstrom, Partner – KPMG LLP

Sallyanne Ballweg, Adjunct Professor, Hofstra University

Linda Chan, VP Digital and Commercial Solutions, The Nature’s Bounty Co.

Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner, Farrell Fritz P.C.

Roslyn Goldmacher, President & CEO, Long Island Development Corporation

Adam Losner, Vice President and Head of Corporate Audit, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

Humera Qazi, Managing Director – KPMG LLP

Carol Rodriguez-Bernier, Director of Human Resources Strategy and Planning, Henry Schein, Inc.

Elissa Roseman, Vice President, Finance, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

Deborah Schiff, SVP, Strategy and Business Development, Northwell Health

Martha Stark, Group Director, SVP, Signature Bank

Jennifer Tuschong, Director, R&D Process Development, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

QUESTIONS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contacts:

TheresaAhlstrom, or 631-425-6027; or

Humera Qazi, or 631-425-6054

RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO

Long Island KPMG Network of Women – or fax to 631-956-9246.

Long Island ATHENA Young Professional Award Nomination Form(page 1 of 2)

Date______

How did you hear about the ATHENA Award? ______

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NOMINEE

Name ______Age: ______
Home Address ______

City ______State/Province ______Zip/Postal Code ______

Phone______Email ______

Company/Organization Name ______

Title/Position ______

Business Address ______

City ______State/Province ______Zip/Postal Code ______

Work Phone ______Business Email ______

NOMINATOR(Self Nominations are accepted.)

Name ______

Company/Organization Name ______

Business Address ______

City ______State/Province ______Zip/PostalCode______

Phone ______Email______

Long Island ATHENA Young Professional Award Nomination Form(page 2 of 2)

I. PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Provide specific examples of how the nominee is an emerging leader in her chosen profession.

II. PERSONAL LEADERSHIP/ MENTORSHIP

Provide specific examples of how the nominee serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally, and/or how she actively supports women in realizing their full leadership potential.

III. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP- to be answered by the nominee only

Provide specific examples of how you provide valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in their community. Please include specific details on community efforts outside of your primary job responsibilities. Include type and length of service in civic and service organizations and initiatives.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CRITERIA

You have the option to include no more than two pages of additional information about your nominee.

The Athena Awards are awarded without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, gender, disability or other protected status.