Each year EWTG recognizes an outstanding member as the EWTG Woman of the
Year. The purpose of the Woman of the Year Award is to acknowledge an individual
woman who has distinguished herself in our organization, her profession, and her
community. The EWTG Woman of the Year epitomizes the values for which EWTG stands
and represents the best of who we are as women and as leaders.
About the Award
Each year EWTG recognizes an outstanding member as our Woman of the Year. This award
acknowledges a woman who has distinguished herself in our organization, her profession
and community. The Woman of the Year epitomizes the values for which EWTG stands
and represents the best of who we are as women and leaders.
So now it's up to you to help us find that shining jewel of a woman. Who is that
special woman who has mentored you and your colleagues in your EWTG success team?
Who is that exceptional person who tirelessly gives her time and expertise in service
to your EWTG committee?
She is a leader in her profession and an advocate for her employees' advancement.
She is a life-long learner and she generously volunteers her talents for her community.
She could be our next EWTG Woman of the Year!
The nominees will be judged using the following selection criteria:
I. EWTG PARTICIPATION: The candidate will have 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, which significantly advances the mission of EWTG.
II. CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The candidate will have 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 instance, as a mentor or through her position she has improved
services or conditions for women within her agency or state government.
III. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: The candidate will have 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.
IV. EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The candidate will have demonstrated a commitment
to life-long learning and expansion of her own personal and professional resources.
For example, she may seek an expansion of knowledge by pursuing a formal degree
plan or by participating in selected educational opportunities specific to her career
and position.
V. OVERALL: The candidate, throughout her career and personal work, will have demonstrated
leadership characteristics. Her contributions will have required cooperative efforts
of other individuals, departments and/or agencies. She has successfully demonstrated
her abilities as an individual, as a team member, and as a leader. She will have
demonstrated a willingness to serve and assist other women in their personal and
professional development, and will have contributed to the successes of others as
well as her own.
If you know of an EWTG member who is deserving of this significant award, please
take the time to fill out the nomination form in this month's newsletter and return
it the EWTG office by October 1, 2006.