The National Association of Women Business Owners - California (NAWBO-CA) is a prominent and premier organization that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of women entrepreneurs throughout California. One way we do this is by awarding an annual Business Owner of the Year award to a deserving business owner who has made significant contributions to their business and the community. We invite you to nominate yourself and/or others deserving of this recognition. Information below. Review the eligibility requirements for the Business Owner of the Year award to ensure the nominee meets the criteria. Fill out the nomination form with the nominee's information, including their name, business name, and contact information. Include a description of the nominee's accomplishments, contributions to their industry, and impact on their community.
- Include any supporting documents or materials, such as letters of recommendation, press releases, or articles, that showcase the nominee's achievements.
- Submit the nomination form and supporting materials by the deadline.

If you're nominating someone else for the award, make sure to inform them ahead of time and obtain their consent and ensure that the nominee will be at Propel and is a member by time of nomination.
Please submit the following information about your WBO Nominee.


*Deadline for Submission: April 26, 2023   All nominees will be recognized at Propel also during the reception on Monday before the NAWBO-CA WBO Awards Dinner and will receive a certificate of recognition as a NAWBO-CA Woman Business Owner of the Year Nominee. Pre-conference promotion for nominees may also occur.

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* 1. Name of Nominee:

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* 2. Title of Nominee:

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* 3. Nominee phone number:

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* 4. Nominee email address:

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* 7. Does the nominee own 51% or more of her business?

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* 9. If the Nominee is a certified woman-owned business owner, please list her certifications here:

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* 10. Is the nominee highly regarded in the community or industry? (Include any NAWBO chapter awards and any other awards, recognition, news coverage or other documentation.)

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* 11. To earn this prestigious award, please explain what this woman has done in any or all of these areas:

●Demonstrated a good operational model in business involvement
● Contributes back to the community and social impact
● Contribution to NAWBO 
● Distinctive leadership traits  
● Support to other Women Business Owners
● Business history, accomplishments, hardship, goals achieved

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* 12. Who else may we contact for more information about your nomination?

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* 13. NAWBO Chapter of Nominee: (All nominees must be members of NAWBO prior to selection. It’s easy to apply. Learn more about membership here)

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* 14. Please list names and how we may reach them.

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* 15. Has the attendance of your nominee at the dinner been confirmed ? Registration information here NAWBOPROPEL.org

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* 16.  Please upload any supporting documents or materials. 

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* 17. Please include your contact information. 

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