PURPOSE

The purpose of the Woman of the Year award is to recognize an individual woman who has distinguished herself in our organization, her profession, and her community. The recipient of the Woman of the Year award epitomizes the values for which EWTG stands and represents the best of who we are as women and as leaders.

The nominees will be judged using the following criteria:

EWTG PARTICIPATION

The candidate has demonstrated a significant level of involvement in the activities and business of the organization over an extended period of time. She has demonstrated leadership by using her abilities to develop or improve a program or service that significantly advances the mission of EWTG.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The candidate has demonstrated professional growth by outstanding progress in her chosen career. For example, over time she has excelled by obtaining successively more responsible positions throughout her career; she has demonstrated innovation and creativity in her various positions to obtain a significant benefit for her agency; or she has consistently demonstrated exceptional job performance beyond what is normally performed or expected. She has demonstrated commitment to fostering growth and development of women by sharing guidance and professional skills. For example, as a mentor or through her position, she has improved services or conditions for women within her agency or state government.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The candidate has demonstrated a commitment to her community by sharing her time and talent in ways that benefit the community or individuals within it. She has demonstrated exceptional personal commitment to civic endeavors outside of her professional obligations.

EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The candidate has demonstrated a commitment to life-long learning and expansion of her own personal and professional resources. For example, she has sought an expansion of knowledge by pursuing a formal degree plan or by participating in selected educational opportunities specific to her career and position.

OVERALL

The candidate has demonstrated leadership characteristics throughout her career and personal work. Her contributions have required cooperative efforts of other individuals, departments, or agencies. She has successfully demonstrated her abilities as an individual, a team member, and a leader. She has demonstrated a willingness to serve and assist other women in their personal and professional development and contributed to the successes of others as well as her own.

For additional questions, please email communications@ewtg.org.

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