ICCW seeking nominations for 2015 awards

From ICCW

The Montana Interagency Committee for Change by Women is looking for people who are leaders, who recognize the value of women in the workplace and encourage women to move forward and who make a difference in the lives of others every day.

People who know or work with someone who fits that description can nominate them for a 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award. Nominations are open through April 15.

The Excellence in Leadership awards, once known as the “Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards” are given each year in three categories: State Government, for service in executive, legislative or judicial branches; Public Sector, for local, nonprofit, tribal or federal governments; and Private Sector, for business, entrepreneur, executive management or other areas.

The ICCW seeks to honor individuals for exemplary leadership or for outstanding efforts to assist women to excel in the workplace.

To nominate someone, people can fill out the nomination packet posted online at: http://www.iccw.mt.gov. The nominations must include a completed nomination form; a nominee description, outlined in the packet; a biography and resume of the nominee; a letter of endorsement; and any supporting materials to enhance the nomination.

The postmark deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10, and the electronic submission — email or fax — deadline is Wednesday, April 15.

The award recipients will be chosen by a selection panel. Winners will be recognized at a ceremony in Helena at the State Capitol Thursday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m.

ICCW, established by executive order of the governor in 1976, creates positive change for all state employees by promoting the full participation of women in state government. These awards are a part of the organization’s ongoing mission, which also includes such other events as Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, participation in the Equal Pay for Equal Work Task Force and numerous other volunteer and civic activities.