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GUIDELINES FOR AWARDS

BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Each Chapter may submit one nomination. A member may be nominated more than once, but may receive this Award only once.

The following are the Award guidelines:

  1. Submit typed information on no more than two pages, as per the requirements in the letter.
  2. Include the following information:
      -  Name of the candidate and NJAWBO Chapter affiliation
      -  Number of years in NJAWBO and the number of years in  business
      -  Name and nature of business
      -  Business address
      -  History of growth of business
      -  Expansion or uniqueness of business
      -  Achievements and contributions
      -  Career development (seminars, courses, etc.)
      -  Professional affiliations and offices held
      -  Awards and honors
      -  Comments on why this member should be considered for the State Award
  3. Provide a hard copy 5 x 7 photo for the display which will be exhibited at the State Conference.

Mail to the State Vice President of Membership Services or State Awards Chair by March 20th.

NANCY C. RIGHTER SERVICE AWARD

The Teal Heart is a long standing symbol of NJAWBO members who unselfishly dedicate time and energy for the betterment of other business owners and of NJAWBO. The NCR pin uses three interrelated hearts as our ultimate symbol for dedication. Hearts show the power of courage and love that allow us to stand up and face our daily battles. The large heart is formed using a knotted pattern of gold to represent permanence, the connection to others and the continuity of life, love and faith. 

Nominees for the Nancy C. Righter award are from each chapter's Teal Heart awardees of the previous year. Only one of these Teal Heart Winners will be awarded this prestigious honor.

The Chapter needs to provide the following for each Teal Heart winner in order to nominate her for the NCR Award:

  1. A written explanation of why the member deserved the Teal Heart Award and why she further deserves the Nancy C. Righter Service Award.
  2. A 5 x 7 photo of each recipient along with her name, company name, Chapter name, current NJAWBO position(s).
  3. Information as outlined in the letter given to the Teal Heart recipient when the award is made. 

Mail to the State Vice President of Membership Services or State Awards Chair by March 20th.

TEAL HEART AWARD

To inspire the NJAWBO general membership to take initiative in projects which will further NJAWBO's goals and objectives.

The following are the Award guidelines:

  1. This Award is to be given to provide extra recognition for a State Board or Chapter member. Although the State Board and Chapter may give up to four Teal Heart Awards in a given year, this is such a very special and prestigious Award, and should be given only to those members who go above and beyond the call.
  2. State Board or Chapter members can nominate the candidates. The State or Chapter Awards Committee will review the candidate(s) and make a recommendation to its Board, who will then vote to accept the candidate(s).
  3. Members may receive the Award no more than once every three years.
  4. The Award must be personally presented to the recipient at the State or Chapter meeting, with a statement explaining why the member was selected. The Award may not be mailed to the recipient.
  5. The names of Teal Heart recipients will be published in the Awards Program booklet at the State Conference. A photo display will be presented at the Conference.
  6. Each State and Chapter Teal Heart recipient will be eligible for the Nancy C. Righter Service Award for that year.
  7. All awards must be made by February 28th for consideration at the Annual Conference.

ROSE AND SCROLL AWARD

Each Chapter submits its Rose and Scroll Winner to the State, for consideration on the State level. The State Rose and Scroll award is given at the NJAWBO Annual Salute to Women Leaders Luncheon in March.

The following are the Award guidelines:

  1. Submit typed information on no more than two pages and in accordance with the letter.
  2. Include the following information:
  • Name of nominee and nominating Chapter's name. 
  • Business/company name and address. 
  • Business, professional, and personal achievements 
  • Specific areas of assistance to women business owners such as involvement in mentoring/encouragement of new and experienced women business owners 
  • Volunteer activities (youth groups, civic and religious groups, cultural contributions to her community, political offices held, school and municipal boards, etc.) 
  • Awards and honors
  • Additional comments which explain why this person qualifies for the State Award.

  3. The deadline for submitting a resume or bio is January 21st.

When the Chapter nominee has been chosen, her name and resume are then forwarded to the State Awards Chair. One nominee will then be chosen as the State Rose & Scroll winner.

COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS TO CHAPTERS

Each Chapter newsletter editor or website/communications coordinator is invited to submit to the State Awards Chair four copies of the three most recent newsletters published and/or the three most recent meeting announcements (whichever format is used) or their website.  To qualify, submissions should be mailed to the State Awards Chair by March 20th. A member of the Marketing Committee, one member of the Awards Committee, and an outside judge (a non-member chosen by the State Awards Chair) will select the winning publications.

1. There will be three Awards given:

  •  Newsletter 
  •  Meeting announcement notices
  •  Website Home Page

2. These will be judged by the following criteria that apply to each:

  • Content: quality and quantity of information, readability, creativity, and how well the publication fulfills its apparent purpose (to inform members and others, to keep members in touch, to announce meetings, to promote individual action, etc.). 
  • Appearance: type style, size, spacing (both for attractiveness and readability); use of white space; use of graphic elements, including artwork, headlines, and pictures. 
  • Basic information: how to contact the Chapter and State organization; assistance for new or prospective members; where the Chapter meets and when (time, date, place) and contact person for announced events; Issue date and chapter identification, listing of Chapter officers.  
  • Consistency: with State and National Corporate image use of logo, use of corporate color (PMS 321).

3. The winners are announced at the Annual State Conference.