Honorees will be determined by:

• IMPACT:  The significance of nominee's activity, program, or project. Describe the quality and quantity of the impact on individuals, communities, and quality of life of her constituency. Provide at least one example.

• INNOVATION:  Original and pioneering strategies for problem solving are especially encouraged. Tell us how nominee's program or activity improve upon what has been done in the past. Provide at least one example.

• INVOLVEMENT:  How has nominee involved other people (groups, businesses, government agencies, community members, etc.) in her activities? Provide at least one example.

• MENTORSHIP:  Has nominee served as a mentor? Describe nominee's mentoring experience. [A mentorship is a supportive relationship established between two individuals where knowledge, skills, and experience are shared. The mentee is someone seeking guidance in developing specific competencies, self-awareness, and skills in early intervention. The mentor is a person who has expertise in the areas of need identified by the mentee and is able to share their wisdom in a nurturing way.] Provide at least one example.

• SUSTAINABILITY:  Describe what nominee has done to ensure long-term sustainability of her activities (e.g., continue making positive impact, increase involvement of constituents, use of resources, etc.) Provide at least one example.

• PROFESSIONALISM:  Provide at least one situation demonstrating nominee's professionalism. [Professionalism includes integrity, courtesy, honesty, and willing compliance with the highest ethical standards. Professionalism goes beyond observing a profession’s ethical rules: sensitively and fairly serves the best interests of constituents, colleagues and the public. Professionalism fosters respect and trust.]

• Online Entry Form

All entries must be submitted using the Online Entry Form.  Click to submit your nomination.  Deadline is June 30, 2007.

Selection Committee:

• Maya Escudero, Nonprofit Projects Unlimited
• Genevieve Herreria, Executive Assistant, Levensohn Venture Partners
• Marily Mondejar, President, Institute for Image Management
• Cecile Rebong, Philippine Consul General, New York
• Elena Mangahas, Co-Chair, Little Manila Foundation
• Fay Olympia, Editor, FWN & V-Diaries Magazines
• Nida Recabo MSW, Baptist Hospital of Miami
• Nini Alvero, Philippine Trade Commissioner, Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon Valley
• Rose-Ann K. Ubarra, Youth Program Coordinator, FAHSI
• Sonia T. Delen, Senior Vice President, Banc of America Leasing
• Weng Sanchez, Philippine Consul General, Shanghai, China

The Top 100 will be announced at the recognition awards gala at the Filipina Summit to be held October 25-27, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C.  The recognition event is a fitting celebration of Filipino Heritage Month in October.

PINAY POWER 2012

Developing tomorrow’s Filipina leaders today  

The nationwide search for the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the U.S. is a key initiative of FWN’s Pinay Power 2012 - identify the Filipina women who are shaping our community’s influence in American society today and are impacting our future – and double the number of Filipina leaders by 2012.  This prestigious recognition is a working award - the Top 100 are invited to mentor a protégée.  Both leaders will be invited to return to the Filipina Summit in 2012. 

Register for the Filipina Summit today!  Be part of a historic gathering of Filipina women. 

To register and more info - http://www.ffwn.org/FilipinaSummit5.htm

Questions?  415-278-9410 or email filipina@ffwn.org

Ayala Foundation USA (a gift from Maya Ong Escudero) is FWN's nationwide search Nomination Sponsor