Withit Extends Deadline To May 23 For Wow Award Nominations

Furniture World Magazine

Women in the Home Industries Today (WithIt) has extended the deadline to May 23 for its WOW Award nominations. The awards are to be presented at the October 2003 International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, N.C. The awards honor outstanding individuals and businesses in the home furnishings industry. Nominations can be made in one of the following categories: x Legacy Award. Presented to a woman who has made significant lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry. x Mentoring Award. To a retail executive or organization that has fostered advocacy, development or promotion of women in their company. x Education Award. To a manufacturing executive or company for the creation of programs to education associates, retailers or consumers about home furnishings. x Leadership Award. To salute an individual who is under 40 for outstanding achievement and demonstrated potential to become an industry leader. To make a nomination or for more information, visit WithIt’s Web site at www.WithIt.org and select News Flash, or contact WithIt’s Executive Director Sara Lyke at 336-880-2188, or director@withit.org. In 25 words or less, tell us why you think this person or organization should be considered for the award. WithIt, founded in 1997, encourages and develops leadership, mentoring, education and career opportunities for women in the home furnishings industry