Woman of Distinction Award Nomination

PURPOSE: The Woman of Distinction award will be given annually to recognize a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership through her professional endeavors, community involvement and social responsibility in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion thereby supporting and advancing her community and her field. The award is presented at the Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday event on Monday, June 12.

Thank you to the Woman of Distinction Award Sponsor, S.A. White Oil Company and Cobb Executive Women Presenting Sponsor, Northside Hospital for making this award possible.

Nominees must meet the following criteria:

Must be a member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Must currently live or work in Cobb County.
Must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years history of promoting or supporting women in the workplace, not exclusive to Cobb.
Must meet one or more of the qualifications listed below:

Executive Management - Must manage a budget and/or a team
Professional Occupations - Licensed professional (as determined and verified by the Professional Standards Board)
Business Owners - Must be registered with the Secretary of State and have a valid business license.
Elected or Appointed Officials
Professional Occupation with Community Impact

Nominations must come from a CEW member, Chamber member, or community member (no self-nominations).
Previous recipients of the Woman of Distinction Award may not be nominated. Click here to view past recipients.
Current Steering Committee members are not eligible for nomination.

All applications must be submitted by Friday, April 21, 2023.

To nominate someone for this award, please complete each area of this form. If an area does not apply, designate by “N/A.” *Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Letters from supporters of this nomination are welcome. These supporting materials should be based on direct knowledge of the nominee's efforts. The nomination package should not exceed a total of 5 pages, and should be sent to Rebecca Chadwick at rchadwick@cobbchamber.org or mailed to:

Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Attn: CEW Woman of Distinction Award
1100 Circle 75 Pkwy.
Suite 1000
Atlanta, GA 30339

Please contact Rebecca Chadwick at rchadwick@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2368 if you have any questions.

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