Three awardees are chosen by the individual chambers and, along with chamber executives, they are invited to participate in the annual conference to receive their award and to network and share best practices. Conferences to date have been held in Barcelona, NYC, New Delhi India, Cape Town South Africa, Lima Peru and Stockholm Sweden.
Why should you apply? If chosen, you have the opportunity to:
*gain further international recognition for your business
*network with potential strategic partners and clients
*share and learn from best practices to help your business grow globally
*share your corporate responsibility/mentorship programs and learn of others from awardees
*connect with a network of other awardees/chambers and be a part of the IWEC family
Must be a woman-owned, for-profit business and must be actively involved in importing or exporting goods or services or be a successful company ready to begin global business
Business must be 51% owned by a woman (or if handed down through a family, a woman must be the president, CEO or managing director for at least three years) actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business
Business must be a for-profit entity in services or manufacturing (excluding performing arts)
Business must be in existence at least three years
Business must have a minimum annual revenue equivalent to US $2.0 million
Agrees to be involved with IWEC as a past awardee for two years (supporting, attending conferences, etc.)
Why should you apply? If chosen, you have the opportunity to:
*gain further international recognition for your business
*network with potential strategic partners and clients
*share and learn from best practices to help your business grow globally
*share your corporate responsibility/mentorship programs and learn of others from awardees
*connect with a network of other awardees/chambers and be a part of the IWEC family
The Awards Criteria:
Must be a woman-owned, for-profit business and must be actively involved in importing or exporting goods or services or be a successful company ready to begin global business
Business must be 51% owned by a woman (or if handed down through a family, a woman must be the president, CEO or managing director for at least three years) actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business
Business must be a for-profit entity in services or manufacturing (excluding performing arts)
Business must be in existence at least three years
Business must have a minimum annual revenue equivalent to US $2.0 million
Agrees to be involved with IWEC as a past awardee for two years (supporting, attending conferences, etc.)
Company must be run ethically that express our values and standards that guide our conduct – must exhibit a commitment to honesty, fairness, objectivity and responsibility.
Must be able to attend the annual conference
Must be able to attend the annual conference
I hereby acknowledge and affirm that I and my company meet the above criteria.
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Print Name Signature
2015 IWEC Universal Awards Application
Contact information
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________________________________
Company name:__________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP/PIN/Postal Code_______________________________Country________
Phone:_____________________________Fax:_________________________________
Email address:___________________________________________________________
Website:________________________________________________________________
Chamber affiliation: _______________________________________________________
Business information
% of ownership by woman:__________________(must be 51% or more)
Years in business:_________________________(must be a minimum of 3 years)
Annual revenue:___________________________(must be a minimum of $2.0mill in US dollars)
Industry:_________________________________(not including non-profits or performing arts)
How many employees do you have?___________(total number of employees throughout your company)
Please attach document to answer the following questions in 500 words or less per question (additional supporting documents are welcome):
Describe the story of you and your business:
Why should you be considered for this award?
What is your Business Plan for the next 3-5 years?
Where would you like to further import or export your goods or services and why are you choosing this/these markets?
Have you or are you involved in a CSR initiative? If so, please describe.
What is your philosophy on corporate social responsibility and how does your company you support it? Please describe.
Mail to:
2015 IWEC Universal Awards Application
Deadline for submission: April 30, 2015
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Title:___________________________________________________________________
Company name:__________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
City, State, ZIP/PIN/Postal Code_______________________________Country________
Phone:_____________________________Fax:_________________________________
Email address:___________________________________________________________
Website:________________________________________________________________
Chamber affiliation: _______________________________________________________
Business information
% of ownership by woman:__________________(must be 51% or more)
Years in business:_________________________(must be a minimum of 3 years)
Annual revenue:___________________________(must be a minimum of $2.0mill in US dollars)
Industry:_________________________________(not including non-profits or performing arts)
How many employees do you have?___________(total number of employees throughout your company)
Please attach document to answer the following questions in 500 words or less per question (additional supporting documents are welcome):
Describe the story of you and your business:
Why should you be considered for this award?
What is your Business Plan for the next 3-5 years?
Where would you like to further import or export your goods or services and why are you choosing this/these markets?
Have you or are you involved in a CSR initiative? If so, please describe.
What is your philosophy on corporate social responsibility and how does your company you support it? Please describe.
Mail to:
Nancy Ploeger, MCC, 1375 Broadway/3rd floor, NY, NY 10018
Or email to np@manhattancc.org or fax to 212-473-7875
Or email to np@manhattancc.org or fax to 212-473-7875
