Nominations Open for 2021 Annual National Women of Influence Awards
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SAN DIEGO - Californer -- Nominations are open from now until through May 31, 2021 for the National Women of Influence Awards, brought to you by Connected Women of Influence (CWI). This San Diego Awards ceremony honors women in business and it is scheduled for Thursday November 4, 2021 from 3pm to 5pm Pacific Standard Time. The ceremony will be virtual and in person at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley Hotel.

The National Women of Influence Awards celebrate the accomplishments of women all over the United States who are leading the way in business, industry and enterprise, along with the organizations and individuals that champion women leaders!  The National Women of Influence Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the impact, Resilience, and Leadership of Women.

There are fourteen categories for women business leaders, one award for men who support women's advancement and one company award for organizations that champion women and leadership.

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The fourteen categories are:

• Champion of Women Award
• Gamechanger Award
• Catalyst for Change Award
• Woman to Watch Award
• Woman Breaking Barriers Award
• Women's Advocate of the Year Award
• President's Award
• Author of Influence Award
• Emerging Woman Owned Business Award
• Lifetime Legacy Award
• Veteran of Influence Award
• Connected Woman of Influence Award
• The Resilience Award (New Award category)
• NextGen Award (Girls 13-18) (New Award Category)

The National Women of Influence Awards will be held online and in person at the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley Hotel. Nominations are open and can be submitted online by clicking this link:

https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/national-women-of-influence-award-categories/.

Here are the descriptions of a couple of the Awards:

Gamechanger Award

Recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions in their profession, industry or enterprise.

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Catalyst for Change Award

Recognizes a man who has shown by deed, actions and accomplishment the advancement of other businesswomen.

When asked about the Women of Influence Awards, founder and CEO Michelle Bergquist says, "March 2020 definitely presented challenges that required us to quickly adjust to the uncertainty of the times. This year I am particularly excited to celebrate the hardworking women who are continuing to excel in spite of incredibly challenging conditions."

Connected Women of Influence (CWI) is the leading, invitation-only association where women owners, executives and professionals connect, collaborate and cultivate a vast network of high-level affiliations, resources and professional relationships. The mission of CWI is to build a strong, professional community that fosters growth, support and collaboration through the development of high-performing professional relationships, alliances and partnerships among female leaders. If you are interested in learning more about CWI please visit https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/cwi-orange-county/