WOE Nominations Package

Nominations for 2016 may be individuals or groups. Only one award will be presented per successful group nomination.

CATEGORIES OF PROFESSION / CAREER DESCRIPTIONS

Arts and Culture Women or groups of women who make a significant, professional contribution to the development, preservation or appreciation of the visual or performing arts, which enrich the cultural life of the community.

Communications and Public Affairs Women or groups of women who make a significant, professional impact through public affairs, advertising, creative writing, public relations, communication technology or the media.

Education and Research Women or groups of women who excel in the field of education at any level, or women whose research has advanced a cause or bettered society.

Entrepreneur/Innovator Women or groups of women whose outstanding achievement and/or innovation in entrepreneurial or technological endeavors has led to successful business operations and/or success in breaking into new markets or technological fields.

Health, Sport & Wellness Women or groups of women exemplifying excellence in the health profession, or women who make a significant contribution to improving the community in the areas of: mental, emotional or physical health; sport; athletics; recreation or fitness.

Management and the Professions Women or groups of women who demonstrate outstanding achievement in: management in corporate, public sector or not-for-profit organizations and/or in the advancement of her/their profession.

Young Woman of Distinction Women or groups of women who demonstrate outstanding achievement in: improving the lives and inspiring activism of young women and girls in their communities. *May not exceed 25 years of age as of July 31, 2016 NOMINATION PROCESS: To meet selection criteria, each nominee or group of nominees must:  Have made a lasting contribution to her profession in a non-voluntary capacity.  Agree to be nominated and sign the nomination form  Not be a previous winner in the category for which she is nominated  ** for the Young Woman of Distinction award, the Recipient must not exceed 25 years of age as of July 31st, 2016

THE NOMINATION PACKAGE CONSISTS OF SEVEN PARTS : *MS Word or Adobe PDF Format and type written ONLY

1) A completed and signed Nomination Form (see below)

2) A completed one page Highlights document (see below – to not exceed one page in length)

3) A completed Letter of Nomination explaining why you believe this woman or group is eligible for a Woman of Excellence Award. (Maximum 200 words) *Letters exceeding 200 words will not be presented to the selection committee.

i) Describe her Leadership, Participation & Contributions to her category of profession/career in which she is being nominated.

ii) Describe her Leadership, Participation and Contributions in the community-at-large or volunteer activities.

iii) Describe her personal achievements (recognition by employers, peers and community or achievement of personal goals)

4) A biography of the nominee or group, highlighting the nominee’s accomplishments. Should the nominee be chosen as a recipient, this will be used in publicity and will be printed in the Event Program. No resumes! (Maximum 100 words, word document only and not in point form) The biography will include education, job experience and community involvement. Please do not include items such as: How many children the nominee has, pet names, etc… This should be as professional as possible. *Biographies exceeding 100 words will not be presented to the Selection Committee.

5) Two Letters of Support, from persons other than the Nominator, stating the reasons she/the group deserves to be nominated (Maximum 200 words). *Letters exceeding 200 words will not be presented to the selection committee.

6) 1 Photo - 3" wide, 300 dpi, JPG format. These must be expandable to 300 dpi and should not be low resolution. (If this is a group nomination, all members should be present in the photo). Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] *These photos will also be used in publicity, please make certain this is high resolution and NOT BLURRY.

7) **Please note: Up to 3 extra pages of attachments, media clippings, etc., may be submitted. No videos or products will be accepted. The Materials must be in an electronic format and will not be returned. Information not presented in a legible electronic format will be dismissed. Incomplete or late applications will automatically be disqualified.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:  Nomination packages must meet all of the above criteria including the signed nomination form and photo. *Packages not meeting the above requirements and including more than 3 additional pages of attachments/media clippings will not be presented to the selection committee.

 The completed package must be emailed to [email protected]. Nominations sent via fax or mail will not be accepted. Nomination with items 2, 3, 4, and 5 submitted in any format other than MS Word or Adobe PDF will not be accepted.

 Electronic documents should be submitted in MS WORD format or Adobe PDF using 10-12pt font. Because a signature is required on the nomination form, it should be scanned, or an independent email sent (to the email address above) from the nominee giving their permission for the nomination. See photo requirements above.

 The Nominating Committee will confirm receipt of each nomination via e-mail and will telephone all successful candidates and their nominators in each category upon final selection. Unsuccessful candidates and their nominators will be contacted via email. This communication will be completed by September 30th, 2016.

 The Committee reserves the right to move a nominee to a more appropriate category and to withhold an Award in any category. Nominations will be reconsidered for two years at the request of the nominee. All recipients will be honored at the Progress Women of Excellence Awards on Wednesday, November 19th, 2016 – 5:30 pm at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax.

Deadline for nomination submissions is July 31, 2016

SELECTION CRITERIA There are three categories of measurement: 1) Profession / Career; 2) Community; 3) Personal Achievements. Areas that may be considered in the development of a package are provided below. These lists are not all-inclusive and are meant only as a thought-provoking process, if needed.

Criteria weighting is broken down into three components – Leadership, Participation and Contribution. These three criteria provide a consistent framework in which to describe and

Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] assess the merits of a nomination. An appropriate balance among achievements of leadership, participation and contribution is needed to support recognition of excellence.

1) Profession / Career in which they are being nominated (50% Weighted) *For the Young Woman of Distinction, this could include Academic Accomplishments)  Made significant contribution – i.e. changes made to standards, ideals, practices, legislation, etc.  Brought attention to the industry/business or heightened awareness in the business world or community  Breakthrough in a largely male industry  Breakthrough in a newer profession  Growth or Impact in the profession/industry due to her contribution  Achieved her success without impeding the success of others  Professional Awards / Recognition  Role model in the company / organization  Breadth of experience of the individual which contributes to her excellence

2) Community (25% Weighted)  Contributions to the community through her job  Provides opportunities to learn the business (internal or external)  Sponsors events or contributes to the community  Individual contributions (i.e. time) to charitable organizations or people in need  Committee work (business related or volunteer)  Community Awards / Recognition  Role model in the community (i.e. well known, recognized as a leader/reputable)

3) Personal Achievements (25% Weighted)  Met a personal goal (i.e. marathon, finished university)  Balance of life (family / profession)

The Selection Committee evaluates the nominee on the same criteria within a rating system. Each Selection Committee member is provided with a copy of the submission for review prior to the Selection Committee meeting. At this committee meeting there is a joint review of the submissions.

The documents are provided to each Selection Committee member without any embellishments; that is, all items are presented in black and white print.

Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] Please note that the members of the Selection Committee are representatives from the community, external to the Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis.

Nomination Form

Note: The nominator is responsible for ensuring this form is complete and submitted before the deadline (July 31, 2016)

Nominee’s Name Nominee’s Address City, Postal Code Nominee’s – home phone - business phone - e-mail address Current Title Company / Organization

Nominator’s Name Nominator’s Address City, Postal Code Nominator’s – home phone - business phone - e-mail address Company / Organization Relationship to nominee

Please check one category Nominated category of Profession Arts & Culture Communications and Public Affairs Education and Research Entrepreneur / Innovator Health, Sport & Wellness Management and the Professions Young Woman of Distinction Note: The following MUST be signed when submitting a nomination.

I have given permission to submit this nomination for a 2016 Progress Women of Excellence Award. I agree for this nomination package to stand for 2 years Check box x ______Date: ______(Signature of nominee)

Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] Progress Women of Excellence Awards Wednesday, November 19th, 2016 – 5:30 pm WTCC HIGHLIGHTS

Please list the Nominees Top 5 Professional Accomplishments: 1)

Please list the Nominees Top 5 Community or Volunteer Accomplishments: 1)

Please list the Nominees Top 5 Personal Accomplishments: 1)

Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] Progress Women of Excellence – Past Recipients

Arts and Culture Communications & Public Affairs Education & Research

1990 Mary Sparling 1990 Alexa McDonough 1990 Dr. Lydia Makrides 1991 Kaye Dimock Pottie 1991 Rae Owen 1991 Dr. Jean Gray 1992 Marguerite Zwicker 1992 Debi Forsyth-Smith 1992 Barbara Blouin 1993 Suezan Aitkens 1993 Valerie Payn 1993 Dr. E. Parr-Johnston 1994 Pamela Birdsall 1994 Myrna Slayter 1994 Linda Hamilton 1995 Shelagh MacKenzie 1995 Dorothy Grant 1995 Brenda Montgomery 1996 Sylvia Hamilton 1996 Roselle Green 1996 Prof. Alice Mansell 1997 Lulu Keating 1997 Yvonne Colbert 1997 Dr. Willy Kalt 1998 Patricia Pollett McClelland 1998 Dr. Daurene Lewis 1998 Dr. Cynthia Mathieson 1999 Natalie MacMaster 1999 Francene Cosman 1999 Dr. Lili C. Kopala 2000 Sara Lee Lewis 2000 Kate Carmichael 2000 June Jain 2001 Barbara Campbell 2001 Nancy Hilchie 2001 JoAnne Akerboom 2003 Ann MacKenzie 2002 Diane Swinemar 2002 Dr. Frances Gregor 2004 Andree Gracie 2003 Dr. Teresa MacNeil 2003 Ann Power 2005 Susan Crowe 2004 Vicky Harnish 2004 Joan Hicks 2005 Ineke Graham 2005 Jennifer Gullivan 2005 Mary-Lou Donnelly 2005 Carol Smeraldo 2005 Lisa Jackson 2005 Dr. Angela Gillis 2006 Barbara Butler 2006 Catherine Hebb 2005 Barbara Hamilton-Hinch 2006 Nancy Keating 2006 Irene MacLeod 2006 Cheryl Bartlett 2006 Kelly MacArthur 2006 Clare O’Connor 2006 Wanda Thomas Bernard 2007 Donna Hiebert 2007 Donalee Moulton 2006 Sister Dorothy Moore 2007 Mary Jane Lammond 2007 Heather Tulk 2007 Delvina Bernard 2007 Susan Gibson Garvey 2007 Pernille Fischer Boulter 2007 Dr. Gita Sinha 2008 Penny Doherty 2008 Barb Stegemann 2007 Dr Ingrid Sketris 2008 Joy Laking 2009 Lea Anne Bryden 2008 Sonia Menendez 2009 Anna Horsnell Wade 2009 Lynn Hennigar 2008 Heather Morse 2009 Mufaro Chakabuda 2009 Diana Whalen 2008 Marilyn MacKay-Lyons 2009 Lorri Neilsen Glenn 2010 Sasha Irving 2009 Dr. Joan McArthur Blair 2010 Sheri Jones 2010 Anne Melanson 2009 Margie Grant Walsh 2010 Doris Mason 2010 Carol McDougall 2009 Ava Czapalay 2010 Wanda Taylor 2011 Jill Murray 2010 Dr. Janice E. Graham 2011 Martha Cooley 2011 Sara Napier 2010 Lucinda Low 2011 Dale Godsoe 2011 Faith Drinnan 2010 Evelyne Meltzer 2011 Vanessa Paschakarnis 2012 Karen Kelloway 2011 Dr. Peggy Cunningham 2012 Lana Grant 2012 Christine Penney 2011 Dr. Martha Jodrey 2012 Dale Sheppard 2012 Kelly Regan 2011 Nancy Pyncy-Worthylake 2012 Rose Zack 2013 Patty Baxter 2012 Dr. Christine Chambers 2013 Shauntay Grant 2013 Mary Lynk 2012 Michelle Williams-Lorde 2013 Kim Hendrickson 2013 Theresa Rath 2013 Dr. Jill Chorney 2013 Lia Rinaldo 2014 Sherri Aikenhead 2013 Lt. Cmdr. Paula Jardine 2014 Vicky Grant 2014 Alison DeLory 2013 Dr. Romana Lumpkin 2014 Mary Vingoe 2014 Peggy Issenman 2014 Maryann Fisher MacDonnell 2014 Stephanie Young 2015 Gina Brown 2014 Dr. Sherry Stewart 2015 Gay Hauser 2015 Paula Sibley-Fox 2014 Dr. Shelly Whitman

Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] 2015 Heather Gibson 2015 Faten Alshazly 2015 Dr. Martha Crago 2015 Carol Bruneau 2015 Dr. Janice Keefe 2015 Sandra Staratt Entrepreneur / Innovator Health, Sport & Wellness Management & the Professions

1990 Marie Watters 1990 Elizabeth Chard 1990 Barbara Watt 1991 Patricia Lane 1991 Margaret Spindler 1991 Laura Bennet 1992 Marcella Abugov 1992 Dr. Sharon Oliver 1992 Jane Purves 1993 Brenda Mason 1993 Dr. Joni Guptill 1993 Susan Potts 1994 Louisa Horne 1994 Cheryl Gillet 1994 Marilyn Ruth Peers 1995 Ann Caverzan 1995 Elaine Mattatall 1995 Judity Swan 1995 Liz Crocker 1996 Brenda Whittle 1996 Jeanne Cruickshank 1996 Linda Weaver 1997 Anne McGuire 1997 Sheila Blair 1996 Dorothy Spence 1998 Anna Svendsen 1998 Dr. Jacquelyn Thayer Scott 1997 Michele Inglis 1999 Prof. Peggy Gallant 1999 Carol K. Snyder 1998 Marjorie Fougere 2000 Dr. Louise Cloutier 2000 Andrea Gillis 1999 Lynn Buckley 2001 Jane Farquharson 2001 Jill Peapell 2000 Wendy Scott 2002 Marjorie Hickey 2001 Aileen P. Reid 2003 Dr. Wendy Bedingfield 2003 Lucy Ellen Kanary 2002 Gail Morris 2004 Lesley Barnes 2004 Sarah Dennis 2003 Willa Magee 2005 Farida Gabbani 2005 Dr. Sheila Brown 2004 Tanya Shaw-Weeks 2005 Leslie McLean 2005 Nancy MacCready-Williams 2005 Lisa Drader Murphy 2005 Bette Watson-Borg 2005 Nancy Tower 2005 Barbara Manning 2006 Carol Bond 2006 Suzanne Bona 2005 Judith Richardson 2006 Dr. Judy Caines 2006 Sheila Fougere 2005 Jane Wright 2006 Janet Hazelton 2006 Eleanor Humphries 2006 Alice Pugsley 2007 Glenda Carson 2007 Mary Cameron Kelly 2006 Unni Simensen 2007 Ann Dodge 2007 Chris Power 2006 Pam Tower 2007 Donna Pineo 2007 Valerie White 2007 Holly Bond 2008 Linda Langley 2008 Carol Boudreau 2008 Marina Atwell 2008 Dr. Gayle Higgins 2008 Kathy MacNeil 2008 Penelope Taylor 2008 Diane Bailey 2008 Sheri Lecker 2008 Mariana Cowan 2009 Cindy MacIsaac 2009 Marie Mullally 2009 Kim Hong Dao 2009 Nancy Margeson 2009 Lydia Bugden 2009 Dr. Cheryl Lycette 2009 Dr. Brenda Joyce 2009 Jodi Bartlett 2009 Jenny Kierstead 2010 Dr. Margaret Casey 2010 Tina Faraca 2010 Pam Cooley 2010 Deirdre Floyd 2010 Catherine Gaulton 2010 Cassandra Dorrington 2010 Denice Klavano 2010 Tina Kelly 2010 Carol-Ann Miller 2011 Tracy Cipryk 2011 Tamara Myatt 2011 Donna Alteen 2011 Dr Camille Hancock Friesen 2011 Catherine Woodman 2011 Jeanie Burke 2011 Claudia Jahn 2011 Brenda Zima 2011 Sheila Woodcock 2012 Dr Katherine MacAdam 2012 Kim Mason 2012 Debra Moore 2012 Paula Poirier 2012 Janice Ainsworth 2012 Laurissa Manning 2012 Dr Mary Lynch 2012 Krista Connell 2012 Wendy Brookhouse 2013 Karen Furneaux 2013 Paula Bond 2013 Jessica Bowden 2013 Joan Helsen 2013 Sarah Devereaux 2013 Linda Brigley 2013 Michelle Kempton 2013 Cheryl Hodder Q.C. 2013 Julia Rivard-Dexter 2014 Dr. Elaine Gordan Cragg 2014 Suzanne B achur 2014 Ulrike Bajr Gedalia 2014 Amanda Layton Malone 2014 Christa Brothers Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca Inquiries: [email protected] 2014 Elena Liberman 2014 Dr. Erin Kempt Sutherland 2014 Ann Mellema 2014 Diandra Phipps 2015 Kerry Copeland 2015 Karen Oldfield 2015 Jane Roy, CFA 2015 Dr, Jenine Arab O’Malley 2015 Andrea Speranza 2015 Michelle Adams 2015 Sara Wilson 2015 Hon. Lena M. Diab 2015 Jane Adams Ritcey Young Woman of Distinction Life Time Achievement

2009 Johanna Galipeau 2009 Ruth Goldbloom 2010 Vanessa MacLellan 2014 Hon. Myra Freeman 2011 Laura Fitzpatrick 2012 Courtney Larkin 2013 Emma Cochrane 2014 Habiba Cooper Diallo 2015 Hailey Thomas

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