Selection Criteria - Honorees will be determined by:

• IMPACT:  The significance of an activity, program, or project the nominee may have created, been part of, or have managed and how it affected the quality of life of individuals and her constituency or community (in the U.S.).

• INNOVATION:  A strategy, project or activity that the nominee may have created, managed or improved that has benefited the U.S. workplace or FilAm community. Original and pioneering strategies for problem solving are especially encouraged.

• INVOLVEMENT:  Demonstrated example of how nominee has been involved with other people (U.S. based groups, businesses, government agencies, community members, etc.) in her activities.

• MENTORSHIP:  Nominee's mentoring experience as a mentor (U.S. based). [A mentorship is a supportive relationship established between two individuals where knowledge, skills, and experience are shared. The mentee is someone seeking guidance in developing specific competencies, self-awareness, and skills in early intervention. The mentor is a person who has expertise in the areas of need identified by the mentee and is able to share their wisdom in a nurturing way.]

• SUSTAINABILITY:  Nominee's efforts to ensure long-term sustainability of a project or activity that is U.S.-based (e.g., continue making positive impact, increase involvement of constituents, use of resources, etc.).

• PROFESSIONALISM:  Demonstrated example of nominee's professionalism (U.S. workplace example). [Professionalism includes integrity, courtesy, honesty, and willing compliance with the highest ethical standards. Professionalism goes beyond observing a profession’s ethical rules: sensitively and fairly serves the best interests of constituents, colleagues and the public. Professionalism fosters respect and trust.]

Online Entry Form

All entries must be submitted using the Online Entry Form.  Click to submit your nomination.  Deadline is July 30, 2009.

The Final 100 will be announced at the recognition awards gala at the Filipina Summit to be held October 30-November 1, 2009 at the Claremont Resort & Spa. 

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 key initiative of FWN’s 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 mentor a protégée.  Both leaders will be invited to return to the Filipina Summit in 2012.

Register for the Filipina 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