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2010 Women of Disrinction Awards

                   

 

 

 

Women of

Distinction Awards

 

Text Box: 2010 AWARDS

GUIDELINES & NOMINATION PACKAGE

 

 

Text Box: 1st ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Celebrating women in Whangarei and Northland who are making a difference MISSION STATEMENT The YWCA Whangarei works to empower women, especially young women, by enhancing their spiritual, physical, mental and cultural wellbeing.

 

 


Do you know an outstanding woman who deserves recognition for the life she’s lived and the things she’s done? If you do, please complete the nomination package and send it to us no later than 15th October, 2010. If you need additional nomination forms, contact the YWCA Whangarei at (09) 438 2926 or email: ydubyouth@xtra.co.nz  

 

Who is a Woman of Distinction?

The YWCA Whangarei believes in choices and options for women, so we identify a Woman of Distinction as one who has made a commitment and a significant difference in her community and/or the larger world, and whose achievements demonstrate vision, creativity and initiative.

A Woman of Distinction may have:

 

Who can be nominated?

An eligible Nominee must:

* We ask that all Nominees make every effort to attend the Awards Luncheon on Thursday 11th November, 2010 being held at Thirty3 Event & Conference Centre, 33 Porowini Ave, Whangarei, and the Finalists Reception on Wednesday Evening 10th November, 2010.    

 

Who may nominate someone as a Woman of Distinction?

Anyone may. Any individual or group may nominate an eligible woman in any one of the six categories.

 

How do I nominate someone?

You’ll find complete information in our nomination package. Review the categories to see which one you feel is most appropriate for your Nominee. (The Nominations Committee may consult with a Nominator to reclassify a Nominee in a more appropriate category.) Follow the instructions to be sure that all necessary information is included in your nomination package. If you have questions, or need help in completing the package, call Nerida Hawkins at the YWCA Whangarei, (09) 438 2926. When your nomination is complete, deliver or mail it to the Women of Distinction Awards, YWCA Whangarei, 21 Rust Avenue, Whangarei by 4pm 16th September 2010.

How are the Women of Distinction Award recipients selected?

The Selections Committee is composed of women who are qualified representatives of the categories which they are adjudicating. The Committee evaluates the significant accomplishments of each nominee as provided in the nomination package. Nominees’ references may be contacted, and information provided in the package may be clarified or confirmed. (See the “Adjudication & Selection Process” section in these Guidelines for more details). The YWCA reserves the right to move nominees into another category if it is deemed suitable. All nominees will be advised in writing of the eligibility of their application by 30th September, 2010.

Why would I nominate someone as a Woman of Distinction?

We all know women who deserve to be recognized for their achievements and accomplishments – women who have touched our lives and made our world a better place. Often women work away for the good of their businesses, their families, their communities and their country, with little praise or acknowledgement. The YWCA, through this programme, has created an opportunity for acknowledgement to be a desirable and worthwhile outcome.

 

Text Box: NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS • The Nominee must be a woman living in Northland at the time of nomination. “Northland” is considered to be the area from Wellsford through to Cape Reinga. If you’re unsure of your Nominee’s residential qualification, please contact the coordinator on 438 2926. • Posthumous nominations WILL NOT be accepted. • Award categories may be changed, added or eliminated at the discretion of the Committee and the YWCA. • From time to time, at the discretion of the YWCA and the Women of Distinction Awards Committee, special awards may be presented to honour women who are alive or deceased. • A woman may be nominated in only one category. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years in the same or different category. • To avoid conflict of interest, neither the Nominee nor the Nominator may be a member of the Women of Distinction Committee, the Women of Distinction Nomination or Selections Committee, Whangarei YWCA Board or staff. • In the event of an unexpected number of nominations, the committee reserves the right to limit short-listed candidates in any award category. How are the nominees recognized?
Nominees and award recipients will be honoured at an awards reception and luncheon held at the Thirty3 Event & Conference Centre in Whangarei on Thursday 11th November, 2010. Award recipients are announced at the luncheon. Tickets for guests will be available from YWCA Whangarei.

 

 


 

 

NOMINATION DEADLINE

15th October 2010

Late applications will not

be accepted.

 

 

Submit Nominations to:

Nerida Hawkins

21 Rust Avenue, Whangarei

(09) 438 2926

 

 

AWARDS LUNCHEON

Thursday 11th November 2010

Each Finalist will receive one complimentary ticket to the event. Additional tickets may

 be purchased for $55.

 

 

Tickets & Information

YWCA Whangarei

21 Rust Avenue, Whangarei

(09) 438 2926 www.whangarei.ywca.org.nz email: ydubyouth@xtra.co.nz

 

 


NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS

• The Nominee must be a woman living in Northland at the time of nomination. “Northland” is considered to be the area from Wellsford through to Cape Reinga. If you’re unsure of your Nominee’s residential qualification, please contact the coordinator on 438 2926.

• Posthumous nominations WILL NOT be accepted.

• Award categories may be changed, added or eliminated at the discretion of the Committee and the YWCA.

• From time to time, at the discretion of the YWCA and the Women of Distinction Awards Committee, special awards may be presented to honour women who are alive or deceased.

• A woman may be nominated in only one category. Unsuccessful nominees may be re-nominated in subsequent years in the same or different category.

• To avoid conflict of interest, neither the Nominee nor the Nominator may be a member of the Women of Distinction Committee, the Women of Distinction Nomination or Selections Committee, Whangarei YWCA Board or staff.

• In the event of an unexpected number of nominations, the committee reserves the right to limit short-listed candidates in any award category.

ADJUDICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

• Nominations are reviewed when they are received to

confirm their eligibility.

• Only complete nominations which meet the eligibility

criteria and are submitted by the deadline date will be

considered by the Selections Committee.

• Eligible nominations are evaluated by the Selections

Committee composed of women who are representatives of the categories they are adjudicating. The YWCA strives to create a committee with fair and diverse representation that reflects a balance of interests, influences and expertise.

• Nominations will be adjudicated only on the information provided in the Nomination Package, which may be supported or clarified in discussion with the Nominee, Nominator and/or those providing references.

• The Selections Committee will base its decisions on how well each Nominee reflects the spirit of each category for which they are nominated.

• All nominations and deliberations of the Selections

Committee will be treated confidentially.

• The decisions of the Selections Committee are final.

FINAL CHECKLIST

Have you included:

  • Signed and completed Nomination Form
  • Answers to the 4 questions
  • Has the Nominee answered her question?
  • Short biography
  • One to three letters of reference with their contact information

NOMINATION DEADLINE

Nominations must be received no later than  

4.00 pm on 15 October,  2010 addressed to:

Nerida Hawkins

Women Of Distinction

YWCA Whangarei

21 Rust Avenue

Whangarei 0170

09 438 2926   ydubyouth@xtra.co.nz

For a Nomination Pack and Awards Catergories please contact the above address

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