FAQS

 
 
 
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
AWARDS, HONOREES & PRIZES
WOMEN OF WORTH COMMUNITY
NOMINATION
REFERENCES
JUDGING & ONLINE VOTING
MISCELLANEOUS
Please see the Official Rules for a complete description of the regulations and restrictions for nominating a Woman of Worth.
NOMINATION
 
What is the nomination deadline for the 2013 Award?
The 2013 Women of Worth Call for Nominations closes on June 14, 2013.
 
How do I nominate a Woman Of Worth?
There are two methods of entry:
  • Method #1: To enter online, visit www.womenofworth.com, complete the nomination form, and follow the online instructions to submit your nomination.
  • Method #2: To enter by mail, send a completed Official Nomination Form by first class mail, with proper postage affixed to: "Women Of Worth Award" c/o The Points of Light Institute, 600 Means Street, Suite 210 Atlanta, Ga 30318.
 
Can I nominate myself for the Women Of Worth Award?
Yes, self-nominations are permissible and encouraged.
 
Can an organization nominate an individual for the Women Of Worth Award?
Yes, however, the organization must identify an individual at the organization to serve as a contact for verification purposes.
 
Can an organization or group be nominated for the Women Of Worth Award?
The Women Of Worth Award can be given only to an individual - NOT an organization. You can nominate an individual for her work done on behalf of an organization or as part of a group, but you cannot nominate the organization or group for an award.
 
Do I need to submit a photograph with my online or mailed nomination form?
No, nomination submissions do not need to include a photograph of the nominee.
 
Can I submit additional materials, such as press clippings, video, or other materials in support of my nomination?
If you wish to include supporting documents with your online nomination form, you will be prompted to upload them during step 3 of your online nomination submission process. If you are submitting your nomination by mail, please include your supporting materials with your completed nomination form.
 
What can I do if I accidentally submit an incomplete nomination, or want to add new information to a nomination already submitted?
You can begin an application and save it to complete at a later time. However, once you have submitted your entry and received a confirmation number, you will not be able to modify it or submit additional information.
 
What can I do if I cannot remember the password and/or username that I selected during the registration process?
If you've forgotten your username and/or password, click the FORGOT PASSWORD? link located on the nomination form login page. Your password information will immediately be sent to the email address you submitted.
 
How will I know that my Women Of Worth nomination was submitted successfully?
To complete the nomination process you will need to complete the nomination form. The form will show completed steps in gray and incomplete steps in white. You can log into your account anytime and see the color-coded complete/incomplete steps of any nominations you created.
 
The 2013 Call for Nominations is Now Open!