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Call for Nominations: 2012 Women Who Will Award

Do you know a New Jersey woman in communications who deserves to be recognized for her accomplishment, leadership, and volunteerism?

You are invited to “stand up” for this outstanding woman. Nominate her for AWCNJ’s fourth annual Women Who Will … Lead, Mentor, Succeed Award.

Nominations are due by February 17th. Submit your nomination today.

Women Who Will

Lead, Mentor & Succeed Award

Launched in 2009, the Women Who Will award recognizes an outstanding New Jersey woman who has truly made a positive impact on the lives of others.

AWCNJ presents this prestigious award each year at its “Moving Forward by Giving Back” breakfast event. In addition to public recognition, awardees receive a beautiful custom-made glass sculpture to commemorate the occasion.

Criteria

  • Nominee is in a communications-related field and resides in New Jersey.
  • Is an accomplished professional and inspirational role model who actively mentors others.
  • Demonstrates outstanding leadership and active commitment to volunteerism.
  • Is dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of women, especially younger women and/or girls in New Jersey.

The award recipient must agree to attend the annual AWCNJ Women Who Will awards breakfast in early June (details TBA).

Nomination Process: Any person can nominate a woman (or women) believed to meet the criteria above.

The deadline for nominations is February 17, 2012.

Click here to submit your online nomination now.

Raising Funds for Scholarships

A portion of proceeds will benefit the new AWCNJ Scholarship Fund for aspiring women communicators.

Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

To learn how you can gain exposure for your business while supporting this worthwhile cause, please email awcnjorg@awcnj.org

Previous Recipients:

 

2009 — Judy Chapman

Judy is founder and editor of Garden State Woman, a publishing and events company, and the founder of the Garden State Woman Education Foundation.

2010 — Jo Ann Dow-Breslin

Jo Ann is president of J.D. Communications, and a former employee of PSEG where she served more than 30 years including 13 years as manager of community affairs.


2011 — Brenda Blackmon

Brenda is co-anchor of My9 News at WWOR-TV, a four-time Emmy Award winner and a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Broadcast Excellence. Her many volunteer activities include supporting national efforts to find a cure for Lupus. She is founder of The Kelly Fund for Lupus, Inc. – named for her daughter Kelly, who has Lupus.

 


2011 Sponsorship Opportunities

 

OPPORTUNITIES:

Platinum Level: $1500

Benefits:

1. Logo and link to your company Web site on AWCNJ Web site for one year

2. Corporate profile (up to 100 words) on sponsor page of AWCNJ Web site for one year

3. Access to AWCNJ’s membership for two (2) mailings per year (at sponsor’s cost)

4. Ad space as follows:

·        Electronic – banner ad in our e-newsletter for one year (four issues)

Gold Level: $1000

Benefits:

1. Logo and link to your company Web site on AWCNJ Web site for one year

2. Corporate profile (up to 50 words) on sponsor page of AWCNJ Web site for one year

3. Access to AWCNJ’s membership for one (1) mailing per year (at sponsor’s cost)

4. Ad space as follows:

·        Electronic – ad (placed at AWCNJ discretion) in our electronic newsletter for one year (four issues)

Silver Level: $750

Benefits:

1. Logo and link to your company Web site on AWCNJ Web site for one year

2. Corporate profile (up to 25 words) on sponsor page of AWCNJ Web site for one year

3. Access to AWCNJ’s membership for one (1) mailing per year (at sponsor’s cost)

Pricing
Company Name / Contact Person
 

CURRENT SPONSORS:

Newark Museum

 www.symbeohealth.com
www.symbeohealth.com

 small business websites

websites starting at $385

Brenda Blackmon of My9News Honored as Third Annual Women Who Will Award on April 25, 2011

Women Who Will

 Association of Women in Communications, New Jersey Chapter
proudly announced the 2011 Women Who Will Honoree: 

Brenda Blackmon, Anchor, My9 News
for her continuing commitment to the personal
and professional advancement of women.

Event was held on Monday, April 25th at the Newark Museum. The Newark Museum is located at 49 Washington Avenue, Newark, NJ.

-  Breakfast followed by the AWCNJ awards presentation and keynote by Brenda Blackmon.

-  At the end of the award presentation, a private docent tour of the Newark Museum’s top exhibitions will be offered for those interested.

Tickets (Event Closed)

$50 for member or student early registration, up to April 8, 2011

$65 for non-member early registration, up to April 8, 2011

$75 for member and non-member registration from April 9, 2011 forward

Pricing
Badge Name

On-site secured parking available for $7.

Brenda Blackmon’s Biography:

Brenda Blackmon is co-anchor of My9 News, WWOR-TV’s 11:00 pm newscast. The many professional accolades she has received speak to her continued commitment to excellence in reporting. In 2010, she won her fourth Emmy Award for Best Single Newscast and has been nominated for 15 additional Emmy Awards. Blackmon is also the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Broadcast Excellence. Additionally, she has won more than a dozen Associated Press Awards. Blackmon received a 2010 “Inspiration through a Legendary Lifetime in Broadcasting” award from the McDonalds Corporation. WWOR presented a special salute in honor of her career that began in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia where she was recognized as “One of the Century’s Most Influential.”

Blackmon’s community involvement dates back to her early days in television, giving her time to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and the Lou Rawls Telethon. Today, she continues to volunteer for special events with SHARE (Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer) and the Bergen Volunteers. This past year, she was recognized for her charitable work by the Queens Courier News as Woman of the Year, as well as by the New Jersey’s Speaker of the House in the General Assembly as the recipient of the Shirley Chisholm Award in Public Service.

Closest to Blackmon’s heart are her contributions to the national campaign to help find a cure for Lupus. In addition to her support for the Alliance for Lupus Research, Blackmon also founded her own organization, The Kelly Fund for Lupus, Inc. – a tribute to her daughter Kelly who has Lupus.

Sponsorship opportunities available.

AWCNJ Member Marlene Bauer Pissott Named a Woman of Achievement

March 11, 2010 — The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has named AWCNJ Member Marlene Bauer Pissott a Woman of Achievement. The annual awards honor outstanding women whose lives have been marked by personal and professional achievement and serve as positive role models, exemplifying the values Girl Scouting strives to instill in girls.

Holly Kaplansky, AWCNJ Co-President, Was Profiled in a Star-Ledger Article About Successful Women Business Owners in Newark

March 11, 2010 — Holly Kaplansky, co-president and a long-time active member of the Association for Women in Communications Northern New Jersey Professional Chapter, was profiled in The Star-Ledger about her experience in leaving the corporate world and starting her business as owner of a Minuteman franchise.

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