Nominations Open for 2017 Glass Ceiling Awards

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Oct. 18, 2016 - PRLog -- Nominations Open for 2017 Glass Ceiling Awards

The National Association of Women Business Owners, South Jersey Chapter, (NAWBO SJ) is excited to announce that they are now accepting nominations for their 14^th Annual Beyond The Glass Ceiling Awards Gala & Ceremony..  NAWBO SJ is proud to be part of a national organization with its rich history of dedication, commitment and advocacy for women business owners across America.

The Glass Ceiling Awards Gala is an annual dinner program hosted by NAWBO SJ that attracts approximately 300 business owners and professionals from the South Jersey region. The ceremony recognizes and honors outstanding individuals in the local community who have demonstrated leadership roles in their professions have been active in their communities and have served as mentors and role models for women business owners and women in business.

The gala also includes a keynote address from a prominent individual who has made significant contributions to women and women business owners.  Last year's keynote speaker was Liz Scott the Co-Executive Director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The 2017 Glass Ceiling Awards Gala & Ceremony will be held Thursday, February 16^th at The Mansion in Voorhees, NJ.  Nominations are due by November 7, 2016 and may be submitted to info@nawbosouthjersey.org.

The nomination categories are:

Trailblazer of the Year
First to explore, develop or research a new product, service, trade, medicine, technique, venture, etc. Someone who is the first to lead.

Heroine Award
Someone who is responsible for a heroic act in business, medicine, philanthropy, etc.

Legislator of the Year
A policy-maker who is creating inspiring laws or policies that benefit women business owners.

Media Advocate of the Year
A news outlet who has advocated on behalf of women business owners in the SJ community.

Woman Business Owner of the Year
A successful, business owner or entrepreneur who has had an impact on the SJ community.

Community Advocate of the Year
Someone who is an advocate of the SJ community.

Company of the Year
A company (small, mid-size or large) that has exhibited significant growth or has made significant impact on the SJ community.

Environmental Advocate of the Year
A company or individual who has made significant strides toward improving the environment, or environmental policy.

Under 40 Business Woman of the Year
An individual who is a rising star in her community, under the age of 40.

Women's Advocate of the Year
Someone who has successfully advocated on behalf of women and/or women in business.

NAWBO SJ Nova
A NAWBO member who is a "rising star" in her field.

NAWBO SJ Chapter Champion
A NAWBO member who has "championed" our chapter and supported our growth and mission.

The 2016 Glass Ceiling Award Honorees:
Legislator of the Year: Senator: Diane Allen, NJ 7^th Legislative District
Trailblazer of the Year:  Chancellor Phoebe Haddon, Rutgers Universty - Camden
Company of the Year:  Laura Hart, Atrium Executive Centers
Heroine of the Year:  Susan Rose, Mothers Matter, Lauren Rose Albert Foundation
Community Advocate of the Year:  June Sernak,  Red Cross
Environmental Advocate of the Year:  Mary Grasso Shiles, Grasso Girls Farm Market
Woman Business Owner of the Year: Aldonna Ambler, The Growth Strategist
Woman Entrepreneur Under 40:  Devon Perry, Kings Hall
Women's Advocate of the Year: Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills, Small Business Administration
NAWBO SJ Chapter Champion:  Allyson Christoffersen, Rethink Innovations

Nova Award: Ruth Scott, Cupcakes by Ruth

Eligibility Requirements:

Nominees must be a resident or work within the South Jersey region and must be able to accept the award in-person on the evening of the gala.

Nomination Guidelines: Nominees should:

-be widely recognized as extraordinarily successful in their field

-have career and work effectiveness that can be documented.

-have had positive influence on others in their field and beyond.

Please submit the names of individuals or companies you might feel are deserving of one of our award categories, reason for the nomination, company the nominee is connected to, and contact information (name, email, phone number) of nominee. Submit all to info@nawbosouthjersey.org by November 7, 2016.

To learn more about The Glass Ceiling Awards, please visit the NAWBO SJ website (http://nawbosouthjersey.org/).

About NAWBO SJ:

Chartered in 2003, The National Association of Women Business Owners - South Jersey is a vibrant, professional group of women who come together to connect, learn and grow through networking and educational events.  NAWBO SJ strives to help women business owners and women in business to succeed, to grow, and to thrive. They offer events and membership opportunities in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem, Atlantic, Cape May and portions of Mercer counties.   Website: http://nawbosouthjersey.org/

About NAWBO:

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all types of businesses.  The organization currently has over 80 chapters.  It is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 33 countries.   NAWBO traces its origins to a small group of Washington, DC businesswomen who began meeting informally in the spring of 1974 to talk about mutual experiences, exchange information and develop business skills.  Recognizing the value of the group, they incorporated as the National Association of Women Business Owners on July 5, 1974.  Two years later they began recruiting members from across the country, and in 1978 the first chapters were formed.   Membership is open to sole proprietors, partners and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility.  Website: http://www.nawbo.org/.