Women in the Home Industries Today (WithIt) announced that it is requesting nominations for its annual WOW Awards, to be presented during the organization’s annual education conference on August 12, 2009. This year’s conference will be held in a new venue at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Concord Mills, North Carolina.
Retailers, manufacturers, suppliers and other industry professionals are invited to nominate deserving individuals and businesses in the home furnishings industry.
WithIt is the premiere international organization dedicated to the support and development of professional women in the home industries.
Since its 1997 inception, WithIt has annually given awards to recognize business leaders who have contributed to the success of the home furnishings industry. Each distinguished honoree has at least five years of industry experience and has demonstrated significant impact on his/her company and/or the industry.
The four awards categories are:
• Legacy Award – For a woman of achievement who has made significant lifetime contributions to the home furnishings industry.
• Mentoring Award – For an executive or organization that has fostered advocacy, development or promotion of women in their company.
• Education Award – For an executive or company which has developed programs to educate associates, retailers or consumers about home furnishings.
• Future Leadership Award – For a woman under 40 who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and the potential to become an industry leader.
To make a nomination, WithIt asks participants to complete the nomination form stating why a person or organization should be considered for the award. Nominees must currently work in the home furnishings field and have at least five years of industry experience. Each candidate must have demonstrated their ability to impact her company and/or the industry in tangible terms. Nominations are due April 1.
Nominees are not required to be members of WithIt. Finalists will receive an application to complete prior to selection of award winners by a panel of industry peers.
To make a nomination or to learn more about previous WOW Awards recipients, visit www.WithIt.org. For additional inquiries, contact WithIt’s Executive Director Sara Lyke by calling 336-880-2188, or by writing to director@withit.org