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Pennsylvania Women Work invites members of the community to nominate groups, organizations, and individuals for two of its 2023 Circle of Hope Awards: the Corporate Volunteerism Award and the Diversity & Inclusion Award.

The Corporate Volunteerism Award recognizes an organization or individual(s) within a company that has made significant contributions to PA Women Work’s clients, programs, fundraising, and overall mission through volunteerism, while the Diversity and Inclusion Award honors a corporation or individual(s) within a company that has made significant contributions in the area of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All nominations must be made using the online nomination form by June 23.

Award Criteria and Nomination Process

Corporate Volunteerism Award

Criteria

• A strong commitment to the mission and vision of PA Women Work
• Demonstrated consistent volunteerism with the organization for at least one year
• Displayed passion for empowering women to succeed in the workforce through volunteerism with PA Women Work
• A history of participation in at least two PA Women Work volunteer activities

Nomination Process

To nominate a group, organization, or individual for the Corporate Volunteerism Award, complete the online nomination form including the following in your nomination:

• A narrative (no more than 300 words) explaining why the corporation, individual or group should be highlighted for their volunteerism efforts with PA Women Work. This narrative should answer the question: “How has the corporation/nominee shown passion for PA Women Work’s mission through volunteerism with the organization?”
• A list of the volunteer activities the nominee has participated in. Ex.: Mentor, Mock Interviews, Event Committee
• If a corporation, a list of employee names from the corporation who volunteer with PA Women Work.

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Criteria

• A strong commitment to the recruitment, retention, and promotion of a diverse workforce 
• A record of commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts
• Improvements in upward mobility for racial and ethnic minorities and women in management positions 

Nomination Process

To nominate a group, organization, or individual for the Diversity and Inclusion Award, complete the online nomination form and answer the following in your nomination:

• How has the company/nominee created or enhanced an inclusive work environment?
• How has the company/nominee demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and advancing the spirit of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity within their company?

Learn More

PA Women Work considers each nomination, then notifies and announces winners by July 14. Award winners will be recognized at the PA Women Work Circle of Hope Awards Dinner on October 12.

For more information on the 2023 Circle of Hope Awards, contact Lauren Riegelnegg at lriegelnegg@pawomenwork.org.

To learn more, visit the PA Women Work website.