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Navigator of Entrepreneurship Nomination Form

  INSTRUCTIONS


- Submission deadline is Friday, September 5, 2008, at 5 p.m.
- Nominations must be submitted using this form.
- Only information on the application will be judged. News articles, resumes, additional pages, or other supporting documents should not be submitted with this application.
- Complete the nomination form in as much detail as possible as judges will use only the information provided on this form as the criteria for judging.
- A copy of the nomination form will be given to the nominee in order to provide more details and to ensure accuracy.

CRITERIA


Recipients must meet each of the following criteria:
- Must be a Hamilton County-based female business owner (at least 50% equity ownership).
- Independently-owned and operated franchise owners are acceptable.
- Must be a Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce member-investor in good standing.
- Must have owned business at least three years and no more than ten years.
- Must not have filed Chapter 7 or 11 bankruptcy or been subject to any civil or criminal investigations within the last three years.

JUDGING


- A selection committee of community leaders and out-of-town judges will review all nomination forms and select the recipient.

 NAVIGATOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP NOMINATION FORM


Please complete the following information in as much detail as possible. *Remember, only the information provided on this form will be used to select finalists.



1. Date
2. Nominee's Name
3. Nominee's Company
4. Nominee's Title or Position
5. Nominee's Address
6. Nominee's City, State, Zip Code
7. Nominee's Email
8. Nominee's Phone Number
9. Nominee's Fax Number
10. Nominator's Name
11. Relationship to Nominee
12. Nominator's Company
13. Nominator's Title or Position
14. Nominator's Business Address
15. Nominator's City, State, Zip Code
16. Nominator's Email
17. Nominator's Phone Number
18. Nominator's Fax Number
19. PERFORMS BEST PRACTICES FOR WOMEN: Provide examples of how the nominee encourages work-life balance among employees, especially women, along with assisting them with their personal and professional development.
20. TRAILBLAZING SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Provide examples of how the nominee has taken risks, shown creativity, determination, dedication, courage, and entrepreneurial skills and talent.
21. INSPIRING OTHER WOMEN: Describe how the nominee has been a role model to other women by inspiring them to achieve independent success and leadership.
22. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Describe involvement in business, professional, community or civic organizations. Include accomplishments achieved in any of these areas, especially activities with an emphasis on advocacy for women.
23. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Describe in detail any additional qualities or activities you feel should be taken into account when considering this nominee.
 
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