2012 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

2012 Fall Event- Celebrating woMEN

For the first time in its history, the Women and Girls Foundation will focus its annual fall event to honor…..MEN!

WGF will honor MEN who are helping to advance women’s rights and opportunities in our region. Gender equality can only be achieved by engaging many partners, especially women and men, working together towards common solutions. In appreciation of this important partnership, the Women and Girls Foundation is pleased to recognize and honor the men who support, promote and strengthen women in our region.

When is the celebration?
The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 1. The evening will include a VIP dinner and cocktail hour, award ceremony, and keynote address by a national speaker. More details about the time and location will be announced soon.

What is the history of this award?
In 2005, the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) pledged to annually honor a select group of women who are engaged in dynamic work in exciting and challenging career fields in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This annual event honors women innovators, inspires young women to see the range of career options available to them, and demonstrates how women are having leadership impact in shaping the Southwest Pennsylvania region economically.

The awards gala serves as the annual fundraiser for The Women and Girls Foundation, raising funds to advance the mission of the organization – to achieve equality for women and girls in Southwest Pennsylvania.

Who are we honoring in 2012?
We need your help to identify and celebrate the work of outstanding men working in the eleven counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania who are engaged in championing gender equity. This category should be broadly defined and can range from men providing equal opportunities for the advancement of women in their organizations or companies, to policymakers helping to protect women’s rights, to men who coach and mentor young women at an individual level, and much much more.

Please nominate someone you admire and tell us how your nominee has helped lead by example in making our region a better place for women and girls to live, work, and thrive!
The Women and Girls Foundation
2012 Event Honoree Nomination Form

All NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE: the completed nomination form, the nominee’s resume or bio and a photo (if available).

You are welcome to tell the nominee that he is being recommended for this honor, as this will make it easier for you to gather the biographical information needed for the nomination form.

All nominees will be celebrated at the event and listed in the event program and on the WGF website. Please note, however, that only 12 individuals will be selected as honorees to be presented awards at the event. Honorees will be announced September 1, 2012.
Name of Nominee First Last
Address of Nominee
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Nominee must reside or work in one of the eleven counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Occupation and Employer of Nominee

Or school/college/university
Approximate age of the Nominee
Under 18 18 - 35 35 - 65 65 plus
Email of Nominee
Phone Number of Nominee ### - ### - ####
Your Name First Last
Your Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Your Email
Your Phone Number ### - ### - ####
1. How is this nominee involved in advancing the rights and opportunities of women in our region?
2. What is this nominee’s personal connection to this issue?
3. What systemic structures has the nominee helped to improve to decrease barriers to women (or girl’s) advancement?
4. Please list professional or volunteer boards or organizations that the nominee donates time to related to women and girls’ rights.
5. Please share a personal story of how the nominee has mentored you or had a direct impact in your life in helping you as a woman advance in your chosen career field. (You are welcome to attach a testimonial from a 3rd party if the mentee is not the nominator)
Please attach a resume or bio.
Please attach a photo if available.
Thank you for your submission.

Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, May 1. For more information about the event or for sponsorship information, please contact Jui Joshi, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 412-258-2559 or jui@wgfpa.org.
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The Women and Girls Foundation 2012 Event Honoree Nomination Form

Thank you for your submission. Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, May 1. For more information about the event or for sponsorship information, please contact Jui Joshi, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 412-258-2559 or jui@wgfpa.org.

The Women and Girls Foundation
2012 Event Honoree Nomination Form

Thank you for your submission.

Nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, May 1. For more information about the event or for sponsorship information, please contact Jui Joshi, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at 412-258-2559 or jui@wgfpa.org.