Each spring, Girls Inc. of Chattanooga’s ‘'Unbought and Unbossed'’ awards proudly honors ten women in the greater Chattanooga area who through their career achievements or community leadership have had significant impact in improving the lives of girls and women. The strongest nominees have been trailblazers in their careers, made an impact through exceptional community service and/or volunteered with girls to make a difference in their lives.
The '‘Unbought & Unbossed'’ awards were started in 2005 to celebrate local female role models who embody Representative Shirley Chisholm’s ideals. Girls Incorporated of Chattanooga named the awards after Representative Chisholm, the first African-American woman to serve in Congress and run for president. During her 1972 presidential bid, Chisholm declared herself to be "‘unbought and unbossed"’ and a catalyst for change. She was also described as a woman who was ‘determined, intelligent and audacious in her beliefs.’
Nomination Guidelines
-Complete all requested information on nomination form. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Additional information sent separately from your initial nomination will not be considered.
-Provide detailed answers to the three nomination questions within the specified word limit.
-Submit nomination by December 31, 2011 deadline to the email address, fax number or street address below.
-Submissions must be done in legible print or 12 font size type in Times New Roman.
-Each nomination must be completed on a separate nomination form. Multiple nominees on the same form will be disqualified.
-Self-nominations are acceptable.
-A new nomination can be resubmitted for a previous nominee. Previous award winners are ineligible.
-Current members of the Board of Directors are not eligible for consideration.
-An email confirmation will be sent to the nominator within seven days of receipt of an emailed nomination.
-Nomination submissions will not be returned.
-To help present your nomination in the best possible light:
-Submit a typed nomination form.
-Follow the guidelines outlined above.
-Build the strongest case for the selection of your nominee using substantive information about why the nominee should be selected.
Submit Nominations to :Shannon Colbert,Girls Inc. of Chattanooga,709 South Greenwood Avenue,Chattanooga, TN 37404
E-mail: scolbert_girlsincofchatt.org
