Women of the World nominees sought

50/50 Leadership and UNA-USA Pasadena, today, renewed its call for nominees to the 4th annual Women of the World Awards (WOW), the organizations’ annual award that honors women of all ages, heritages, nationalities and professions that have an impact in the lives of women and girls in other countries. Between now and November 15th, people can email WOW@5050leadership.org to submit nominations of the people they think are making a difference in the lives of women and girls in other countries.

The two non-profit organizations are soliciting nominations for individuals who have done inspiring work benefiting women and girls throughout the globe. In order to nominate a woman, nominations must contain the following specific elements:

1. The nominee’s name, organization, title, email address, phone number and postal address

2. A summary, 250 words or less, of the impact this leader has

3. Your relationship to the nominee, your contact information: name, email address, phone number, and postal address

4. Send your nominations to WOW@5050leadership.org

While nominations are accepted of women of all ages, heritages, countries and professions, winning is designated for accomplished women leaders who are pioneers in their field and who continue to inspire others to set strong goals for themselves. The WOW Award is a way to celebrate female heroes and to promote gender equality throughout the globe. More than three dozen women have been nominated for the Women of the World Awards since the program first began in 2009. Select winners of past years were Tiffany Persons, Andrea Herz Payne, Whitney Kroenke, Dr. Shilpa Sayana, and Dr. Riane Eisler.

Each year’s awards honor the top 3 Women of the World 2012, as selected by a panel of esteemed judges with prior commitments to public service. The panel selects the three winners from a jury of submitted finalists. The criteria for judging include impact, location, and sponsoring organization. At the gala, 50/50 Leadership and UNA will honor the winners, who will each receive an award for their achievements. The ceremony is open to the public.

“The most important thing a community can do is continually push the point, raise awareness, raise money and, above all, keep at it,” states Stephanie March, actress, Law & Order: SVU and past WOW Awards supporter.

Do you know an outstanding heroine making an international impact? Email WOW@5050leaership.org now and make your nomination.