Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Too bad I don't get paid for this

Pittsburgh Business Times wants to honor women  in business at both for-profits and non-profits who've made a difference in their communities. Unfortunately, I don't get paid for this. I don't think teaching sewing at a community college counts either. However, I believe the School District and a Commissioner or two think I am leaving a mark on the community.

 

2013 Women in Business Awards nominations

Deadline: December 21, 2012

Presented by the Pittsburgh Business Times, the 2013 Women in Business Awards honor the region's most influential business women at both for-profits and non-profits. We're looking for women from every industry and profession; women who've made a difference in their communities, blazed a trail for other women and are leaving a mark on the western Pennsylvania business community.

Nominees must be female residents of western Pennsylvania who are employed in the region.
A nominee should be an established business leader with a strong record of innovation in her field with outstanding performance in her business or non-profit or organization.

Nominees will be judged on their role as business or non-profit leaders. We're looking for entrepreneurs and executives whose efforts are molding their workplace and their industry.

Nominations should include as much detail as possible about a nominee's specific business accomplishments. We're looking for real tangible results, as in "She increased the company's sales last year by 40%, bringing in AOL and Nextel as clients."

Nominees do not have to be the owners or presidents of their organizations. We do not publicize the name of the person who enters a nomination.

Please answer all of the questions completely and refrain from any supplementary collateral. Any nominations submitted in a press release format will not be accepted.

PNC is the presenting sponsor for the 2013 Women in Business Awards.

To enter a nomination, visit our nomination page.

If you have questions, contact Richard Cerilli, rcerilli@bizjournals.com, 412-208-3815.

3 comments:

John David Kendrick said...

Hello Elaine,

I hope that this message finds you well. I want you to know that I enjoy reading the posts that you have placed on this website. You have done a wonderful job of heightening community awareness and motivating Mt Lebanon residents to take an interest in local affairs.

I feel that you deserve community recognition. Therefore, I would like so see our community find a way to include your input into MtL Magazine, our community funded publication.

Does anyone know what succession plan is in place when the current staff retire? I would like to see Elaine Gillen take over the reigns of MtL Magazine and channel her fine work on to a platform that will communicate the pressing issues to Mt Lebanon residents.

How about it everyone? Can we all work to get Elaine a place in municipal government? At the very least she should have a voice in the content of our community magazine.

Lebo Citizens said...

That is very nice of you to say, John. I don't know the first thing about running a magazine. Thanks anyway. I appreciate your kind words.
Elaine

John David Kendrick said...

Elaine, management tasks can be delegated; but I think that new leadership is desperately needed.

At the very least, wouldn't you like to serve on a panel of (perhaps three) Mt Lebanon citizens that determine the content of the magazine? It would be nice to have your perspectives communicated rather than quashed.

It's up to you, but it's an issue that our community should consider - even if you don't want the opportuntiy.

Again, thank you - in fact, thank all of your for your relentless efforts to enlighten the vast silent majority who share your ideals and values.