Women to Watch Award Nomination Criteria

Download Nomination Form – Nomination Deadline Extended to Nov. 18

Awards will be given in two categories – Established Leaders and Emerging Leaders, as they are defined below. It should be noted that evidence of each and every item listed under each category is not required for consideration, but nominees should have made significant contributions in at least two of the criteria listed below.

Experienced Leaders
Defined as one who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within the organization. Titles include, but are not limited to partner,
owner, elected official or appointee, executive, etc. 

1. Authorship of articles
2. Major or unique contribution to the profession
4. Public and/or community service
5. Mentoring other professionals*
6. Improvement to the workplace
 
Please provide supporting documentation as evidence of accomplishments. This could include copies of articles, list of other awards or recognition, a letter from a mentee, etc.

Resumes are not required, but are strongly recommended. 

*Graded with a higher weight 

Emerging Leaders
Defined as a professional who has made significant contributions to the profession and to her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement.  

1. Public and/or community service
2. Demonstration of leadership
3. Contribution to the profession
4. Creation and implementation of unique initiative(s)
5. Involvement with alma mater or other local colleges and universities
 
Please provide supporting documentation as evidence of accomplishments. This may include letters of recommendation from supervisors, peers, students, community organizations, etc. Resumes are not required, but are strongly recommended. 

Winners will be selected by Women’s Initiative Committee and recognized at the Women’s Leadership Forum. In addition, Robert Half International will make a $500 scholarship donation in each winner’s name to the school of their choice.  

If you have questions about the nomination process, membership status, requirements, or selecting which category your nominee falls under, please contact Crystil Turner with the California Society of CPAs at (650) 802-2494 or crystil.turner@calcpa.org.