100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S. Awards™
NOMINATE AN INFLUENTIAL FILIPINA IN THE U.S.
A Filipina Women's Network's Pinay Power 2012 Campaign - A Nationwide
Search for the Filipina Women Who Are Shaping the Image of Filipina Women in
the U.S.
The nationwide search for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in
the U.S. is the ultimate showcase of the Filipino American community’s
most inspiring individuals in the private and public sector, which
exemplify innovation, mentorship, professionalism, gender empowerment
and leadership.
“Being honored as one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women
in the U.S. two years ago introduced me to a network of women who
recognize your achievements and who want to help in any way they can to
ensure that you remain a success. This award, and the recognition that
comes with it, has really given me the urge to propel forward with more
vigor than ever before,” says Lieutenant Colonel Shirley Saoit
Raguindin of the Arizona National Guard and chair of the FWN 100
Selection Committee for 2009.
The search is part of a larger game plan called “Pinay Power 2012” – a
dream with a meaningful purpose – to double the number of Filipina
women leaders in the U.S. by 2012. Pinay Power is about advancing
Filipina women in the U.S. workplace.
The 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S. Awards™ is a
working recognition award, a key initiative of Pinay Power 2012. FWN
asks each selected awardee to "re-invent herself by giving back" to the
future of the FilAm community by womentoring ONE protégée thus helping
in developing tomorrow's Filipina Leaders NOW.
All FWN 100 awardees are
invited to return to the Filipina Leadership Summit in 2012 with their
protégées for a grand celebration.
Awardees are also asked to attend the Filipina Leadership Summit this
year on Oct 30-Nov 1, 2009 at the Claremont Resort so together with
FWN, build synergy towards achieving Pinay Power 2012.
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Protégée - a female protégé (person) who is guided and supported by a more experienced or influential person.
- Womentorship refers to a developmental relationship in which a
more experienced or more knowledgeable female person helps a less
experienced or less knowledgeable female person --who can be referred
to as a protégée. Peer womentoring is encouraged.
- Pinay Synergy - Synergy (from the Greek syn-ergos, συνεργός
meaning working together) is a term used to describe a situation where
Filipina women from different backgrounds and experience levels come
together willingly to cooperate advantageously for a final outcome
(Pinay Power 2012). Simply defined, synergy means that the whole is
greater than the sum of the individual parts.
*Nomination Categories: (select one influential category)
- Founders & Pioneers
honor Filipina women in their capacities as the chief executive,
president, executive director or founder of a U.S. based company, community
organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start,
build or significantly grow.
- Innovators and Thought Leaders
recognize Filipina women who have broken new ground in the U.S. through vibrant, energetic
presentations of critical ideas, transforming the way people think, in
the fields of arts and letters, performing arts or through pop culture,
or have improved the lives of others by helping develop a product or
service in the fields of science, technology, biotechnology or
medicine.
- Policymakers & Visionaries
recognize Filipina women leaders who have made or are making a
difference in U.S. government policies or laws that impact business,
industry, and society and who enrich the lives and careers of others by
sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge.
- Behind the Scenes Leaders
recognize Filipina women who, though they may not have the big title or
corner office, are a driving force behind the success of their U.S. employer
or organization and who have gone beyond the call to devote
time, energy, and resources to support their community.
- Builders & Emerging Leaders
are making their mark in a large workplace environment, displaying high
energy and skill in a leadership role at a U.S. nonprofit institution,
government agency, or organization in any field.
- “Nicole”
honors Filipina women whose words, actions, and activism, inspire
others to act and revolutionize our society's way of understanding
traditional beliefs and customs. This category is inspired by "Nicole"
who sparked an international dialogue about women's rights, national
sovereignty, and international law as she steadfastly pursued justice
against her rapists.
All entries must be submitted using the Online Entry Form. Click to submit your nomination. Deadline is July 30, 2009. Extended to August 31.
The Final 100 will be announced at the recognition awards gala at the Filipina Leadership Summit on October 30 - November 1, 2009 at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley, CA.
The recognition event is a fitting celebration of Filipino Heritage Month in October.
PINAY POWER 2012
Developing tomorrow’s Filipina leaders today
The
nationwide search for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the
U.S. is a campaign to advance Filipina women in the U. S. workplace called Pinay Power 2012 -
- identify the
Filipina women who are shaping our community’s influence in American
society today and are impacting our future – and
- double the number of
Filipina leaders by 2012.
This prestigious recognition is a working
award - the Top 100 are invited to womentor a protégée. Both leaders are invited to return to the Filipina Leadership Summit in 2012.
Register for the Filipina Leadership Summit today! Be part of a historic gathering of Filipina women.
To register and more info - www.filipinawomensnetwork.org/events
Questions? 415-278-9410 or email filipina@ffwn.org