Southern Maryland

SMWL Women of Impact Nomination Categories & Guidelines

 

1. Award Description: Young Girls Who Make a

    Difference (ages 7 to 14)

    A Southern Maryland area elementary or middle school

    student who does amazing work for their community and

    has made a major difference through time, talent, or

    inspiration.

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2. Award Description: Young Woman Contributor

    (ages 15 – 25)

    A Southern Maryland High School or College student

    who has contributed exceptionally to school activities,

    her local community, and provided inspiration to other

    girls’ groups to make a difference in the lives of others.

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3. Award Description: Woman in Business Leadership

    A Southern Maryland area entrepreneur or business

    executive who makes a difference in the lives of her

    colleagues in the business arena or in her networking

    environment. She enhances her job, division or

    organization and contributes to the local community and

    non- profits, mentors other business owners and

    her staff to develop by sharing her skills and

    insights and by addressing issues that are important to

    women.

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4. Award Description: Woman Community Contributor

    A Southern Maryland resident, who makes a difference

    in the lives of others in her community, school

    district, non-profit organization, volunteer efforts, or

    family. She provides superior service and extensive

    volunteerism well beyond the norms of time, energy and

    tasks.

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5. Award Description: Woman of Service - Military,

     First Responders, Health Care

    A Southern Maryland Police Officer, Firefighter, EMT,  

    Doctor, Nurse, etc. trained in urgent medical care

    and/or other emergency procedures. She has shown

    self-sacrifice which demonstrates unusual

    courage and/or an act reflecting great concern for the

    welfare of others.

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6. Award Description: Woman in Education

    A Southern Maryland public, private school or collegiate

    level teacher who continually inspires her students to

    learn and excel. She exemplifies exceptional quality

    and outstanding performance in the classroom and

    and beyond.