The Career Recognition Program seeks to recognize the achievements of
women re-entering the workforce or women who have experienced an exceptional
occurrence in their position. Women, whether or not they are a
member of NYS Women Inc Buffalo Niagara Chapter, compete through the application, interview,
and public speech processes.
At each level of the competition, candidates
will be monitored by three (3) impartial judges who will evaluate the
candidates using a point system. Through competition, this program
will sharpen interviewing and public speaking skills. The competition
begins on the local level, where candidates complete an application followed
by an interview with the local Career Recognition Committee. Thereafter,
the candidates will make a public speech presentation to the members
of the local organization. At the completion of the local competition,
one candidate will be chosen to represent NYS Women Inc Buffalo Niagara Chapter at the
NYS Women Inc District VIII Career Recognition Competition usually held
each May.
The
winner of the local Career Recognition competition will go on to compete
in a similar application, interview, and public speech process at the
District Level. On the District level, the local candidates compete
with each other seeking to be the individual chosen to represent the
District at the State Competition held during the NYS Annual Conference
in June of each year. Each District may only enter one competitor
at the State Level Competition.
The winner of the State Competition
will be awarded a monetary amount of $100.00 in addition to the State
Career Recognition Award.
Eligibility:
-
Woman of any age are eligible. Exception: A person may not compete
in the Young Careerist and Career Recognition competition in the same
year.
- Each Candidate must have at least one (1) year,
but less than (3) years, experience in the position for which recognition
is sought. If
the candidate is seeking recognition for re-entry into the workforce,
the applicant must have been absent from the workforce for at least
three (3) years, prior to re-entry.
- Woman who have experienced a documented
exceptional occurrence in their career (position) in the past three
(3) years are eligible.
- The applicant should be outstanding in
one or more areas involving civic, community, educational and/or volunteer
activities.
- The applicant must understand and support the
goals and objectives of NYS Women Inc Buffalo Niagara Chapter.
- The applicant must be available and willing to actively participate in the selection process at all level of competition.
Topic for the Public Speech:
One topic is chosen each year. The Candidates will be required to make a public speech or presentation on the chosen topic. The topic changes from year to year.
NYS Women Inc Buffalo Niagara Chapter Career Recognition Recipients:
- 2006 - Fonda Kubiak
To participate in this competition please contact info@wnywomeninc.org
