Everyday Hero & Heroine Nominees should demonstrate significant service in one or more of the following areas:

Involvement: Describe the nominee’s level(s) of involvement, length of involvement, and time devoted to non-profit organization(s) and community activities.
Leadership: Describe  the  nominee’s  position(s)  held  and  substantial accomplishments achieved in a community organization, including taking the lead in identifying and solving a problem, founding or rescuing an organization, or developing an innovative program.
Impact: Describe how the nominee’s actions benefited the community, improved overall quality of life, helped others overcome adversity, or served as a role model for CPAs exemplifying the profession’s core values of integrity, competency, and objectivity.

Women to Watch nominees should fall into one of the categories below:

LEADERS OF NOTE
Defined as one who has advanced to a higher level or leadership position within an organization.

Titles include, but are not limited to, partner, owner, elected official or appointee, executive, etc.

1. Authorship of articles
2. Major or unique contribution to the profession
3. Public and/or community service
4. Mentoring other professionals*
5. Improvement to the workplace
   *More heavily weighted than other criteria

EMERGING LEADERS
Defined as a professional who has made a significant contribution to the profession and her community, but who has not yet reached the highest levels of advancement.

1. Public and/or community service
2. Demonstration of leadership
3. Contribution to the profession
4. Creation and implementation of unique initiative(s)
5. Involvement with alma mater or other local colleges and universities