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Champlain Valley BPW Searches for Business Woman and Employer of the Year
The Champlain Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club will celebrate Women in Business during the Month of March which is Women’s History Month. This event sponsored by the Foundation of Business and Professional Women is designed to recognize and honor the achievements of working women throughout history.
The Champlain Valley BPW is seeking nominations for “Business Woman of the Year” and “Employer of the Year.” Our community is embedded with many astounding businesswomen of all ages who are significant influential in their professional fields and the community. The Champlain Valley BPW is asking for nominations from the community for these special annual recognitions. The Woman/Employer of the Year Awards will be presented at the BPW’s March 22, 2023 meeting (venue to be determined). If you are interested in attending, please contact Donna Boumil or Barb Hebert at [email protected] or [email protected]
Nominees for the Woman of the Year Award should meet the following criteria: She must have been employed for a minimum of five years and must exhibit the highest degree of integrity in her daily life and be highly respected in her community. She should excel in her job as shown by contributions to advancements in her field and the community via the implementation of her job. She should exhibit creativity in the implementation of her job and have an active involvement in professional organization(s) in her field. The Woman of the Year should be someone who serves as a model to all working women and who exemplifies the contributions which all women are capable of making to society.
The following criteria are suggested as qualifications of nominees for Employer of the Year: Provides outstanding opportunities for upward mobility and additional training for female employees, has established a job evaluation system that creates salary levels that provide equal pay for equal work, and allows for salaries based on comparable worth, provides opportunities for development of new female talent, exhibits sensitivity to the needs of female employees, provides support for dependent care, and has established liberal parental leave policies and/or flexible leave policies for employees.
Nominations for these awards should explain in 300 words or less the reason for the nomination based on one or more of the above criteria. Letters of recommendation from others are also welcome as part of the nomination package. Nominations for both awards are due no later than 12:00 pm on February 24, 2023. Please e-mail nominations to Donna Boumil at [email protected], Barb Hebert at [email protected] or mail to Champlain Valley BPW, Box 925, 344 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
About Business and Professional Women
Founded in 1919, Business and Professional Women, promotes equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education, and information. BPW transforms workplaces by strengthening the capacity of organizations and businesses to create work environments that are inclusive and value the skills and contributions of workingwomen. BPW local organizations provide members with professional development programs, networking, participation in grassroots activism, and opportunities to support scholarships for disadvantaged women. For more information, visit www.bpwfoundation.org.