Glass Ceiling Awards Gala Nomination Process
Each year at our Beyond the Glass Ceiling Awards Gala Fundraiser, the South Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) recognizes outstanding individuals in the local community who have demonstrated leadership roles in their professions, have been active in their communities and have served as mentors and role models for women business owners and women in business.
Nominations may be submitted via our online nomination form.
The Award Categories
The following categories are available for nominations:
Trailblazer of the Year
First to explore, develop or research a new product, service, trade, medicine, technique, venture, etc. Someone who is the first to lead
Heroine Award
Someone who is responsible for a heroic act in business, medicine, philanthropy, etc.
Legislator of the Year
A policy-maker who is creating inspiring laws or policies that benefit women business owners
Woman Business Owner of the Year
A successful business owner or entrepreneur who has had an impact on the SJ community
Under 40 Business Woman of the Year
An individual who is a rising star in her community, under the age of 40
Company of the Year
A company (small, mid-size or large) that has exhibited significant growth or has made significant impact on the SJ community
Nonprofit of the Year
A nonprofit (small, mid-size or large) that has exhibited outstanding accomplishments to advance its mission while making an impact on the SJ community.
Women’s Advocate of the Year
Someone who has successfully advocated on behalf of women and/or women in business
Community Advocate of the Year
Someone who is an advocate of the SJ community
Media Advocate of the Year
A news outlet who has advocated on behalf of women business owners in the SJ community
Environmental Advocate of the Year
A company or individual who has made significant strides toward improving the environment, or environmental policy
Diversity and Inclusion Advocate of the Year
Someone who has successfully given awareness to a diverse population in South Jersey
NAWBO SJ Nova
A NAWBO member who is a “rising star” in his or her field
NAWBO SJ Chapter Champion
A NAWBO member who has “championed” our chapter and supported our growth and mission
Who Is Eligible
Nominees must be a resident or work within the South Jersey area and must be able to accept the award in-person on the evening of the gala
Guidelines For Nomination
Nominees should:
-be widely recognized as extraordinarily successful in their field
-have career and work effectiveness that can be documented.
-have had positive influence on others in their field and beyond.
2019 Nomination Period
Nominations for the 2019 awards are closed.