Outstanding Woman in Business

Excellence in Business Awards Applications -
Outstanding Women in Business Award

DESCRIPTION: This annual recognition will be awarded to an active female member or female employee of a member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The recipient must be an active member (committees served, events attended, etc.) with confirmation of such activities. Both the recipient and the recipient's company/business must have a proven track record of a high customer/client service rating, a commitment to service in the community and promote continuing education. Applications MUST be fully completed or they will not be accepted. Two customer/client references must be included.

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Your Name *

Company *

Email / Phone # *

Please give the year your Business Career Commenced: *

Do you manage Employees? *

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Why do you believe you are qualified to receive this award? (1 point) *

1. Describe your commitment to the Chamber and the community served. How involved are you/your employees in the Chamber and the community? (30 points) Thoughts: Describe the length and type of community service, positions or offices held and how this involvement benefits both the community organization and your company. *

2. Describe your EXTERNAL commitment to excellence. Please share how you/your company demonstrates excellence in customer satisfaction and a commitment to excellence. (30 points) Thoughts: How do you compare to others in the same industry or field of expertise? How do you measure excellence and how do you know your efforts for excellence are effective? Attach any Certificates of Recognition, Company Awards, etc. *

Upload Certificates *

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3. Describe your INTERNAL commitment to excellence. Please share how you/your company demonstrates excellence within your organization and among your employees. How does this effect quality in your products or services? (30 points) Thoughts: Provide examples of what you have done in the last 12 months to implement your philosophy as it relates to training and development. What evidence do you have that this leadership results in a rating of excellence and productivity measures for employees and/or your suppliers and their employees? *

4. Describe your profession. If you are the owner of the company/business, explain the nature of your role in your company/business and how your mission statement relates to this role. If you are an employee, explain how your position and how it relates to the mission statement. (10 points) *

5. Name the most important task of your position and how it relates to the overall success of your company/business? (10 points) *

6. Do you and you company/business believe in continuing education? What are your philosophies on training and development? Please describe what learning opportunities you have pursued in the last 12 months and how have these opportunities added or will add to your future success? (15 points) *

Upload 1st Testimonial Letter *

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Upload 2nd Testimonial Letter *

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Please attach a total of two testimonial letters (10 point value)
and return completed application no later than noon on March 30, 2020 to:

Brittany Wiltshire
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205
Allentown, PA 18101

PHONE: (610) 295-9824; FAX: (610) 437-4907
E-mail: [email protected]

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