It’s time to begin the 2008 search for 10 of Saratoga County’s most dynamic women leaders. The Top 10 Women of Inluence awards will honor women who have been making headlines in their fields.

Saratoga TODAY is looking for candidates who share a commitment to business growth, professional excellence and to the community – women who are shaping the future of Saratoga County. To nominate yourself or someone else, please use these instructions:

SELECTION CRITERIA

Entries must meet initial selection criteria to be considered for an award.

• Must be a female resident of Saratoga County or employed in Saratoga County
• May be self-nominated or nominated by another person
• Cannot be a member of the judges’ panel or a member of the judges’ immediate family
• The focus of the Top 10 Women of Influence Award is to honor women who stand out or excel in their areas of expertise.

Each nomination must include a cover page. Please include as much of the following information as possible, in the order presented.

For the Nominee:

• Name
• Current Position
• Company
• Address
• Daytime Telephone Number
• Fax Number
• Email Address
• Length of Employment
• Size of Organization
• Whether She is an Owner / Co-Owner of the Organization

For the Nominator:

• Name
• Title
• Company
• Address
• Daytime Telephone Number
• Fax Number
• Email Address
• Relationship to Nominee

BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

The judges will concentrate on three areas with particular emphasis on recent accomplishments. Nominations must include information from all three categories below, using all headings (I, II, III) as illustrated, in a narrative format, and may not exceed two pages in length (at least 10 pt. font size throughout). under each heading we have included a sample outline to help you begin the process.

I. PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

This is the individual’s level of achievement within her company, industry and economic region. Examples may include but are not limited to:

• A description of the nominee's most signifigant professional accomplishments
• Organization where nominee works and has worked, important dates, titles, and responsibilities
• Licenses, degrees, areas of professional expertise
• Honors and awards
• Special skils and abilities

II. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

List past and present community involvement activities in which the nominee and/or her business is or has been involved and describe the extent of the involvement. Examples may include but are not limited to:

• Honors and awards received (list dates, nature of award, etc.)
• Past and/or present active involvement in community organizations where the nominee has made a signifigant difference. Explain the nature of involvement and list dates ov involvement, contact person, and phone number.

III. ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN

Demonstrate individual’s impact and success within her company, industry and economic region as it relates to but is not limited to:

• Supporting personal or professional growth
• Roles in decision-making and extent of these roles
• Demonstration of positive growth trends, programs, products/services, profits
• Overcoming professional obstacles

Questions about the Top 10 Women of Inluence Award and the nomination procedure should be directed to Chad Beatty at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call (518) 581-2480.