*Select one influential category

• Founders & Pioneers honor Filipina women in their capacities as the chief executive, president, executive director or founder of a company, community organization, non-profit, or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow.

• Innovators and Thought Leaders recognize women who have broken new ground through vibrant, energetic presentations of critical ideas, transforming the way people think, in the fields of arts and letters, performing arts or through pop culture, or have improved the lives of others by helping develop a product or service in the fields of science, technology, biotechnology or medicine.

• Policymakers & Visionaries recognize Filipina women leaders who have made or are making a difference in government policies or laws that impact business, industry, and society and who enrich the lives and careers of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge.

• Behind the Scenes Leaders recognize Filipina women who, though they may not have the big title or corner office, are a driving force behind the success of their employer or community organization and who have gone beyond the call to devote time, energy, and resources to support their community.

• Emerging Leaders & Builders are making their mark in a large workplace environment, displaying high energy and skill in a leadership role at a nonprofit institution, government agency, or organization in any field.

• “Nicole” honors Filipina women whose words, actions, and activism, inspire others to act and revolutionize our society's way of understanding traditional beliefs and customs. This category is inspired by "Nicole" who sparked an international dialogue about women's rights, national sovereignty, and international law as she steadfastly pursued justice against her rapists.

 

• Online Entry Form

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

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 Hotel 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 is FWN's nationwide search Nomination Sponsor