2023 EmpowHER Award
Nomination Form

Frequently Asked Questions
• Who is eligible to receive an award?
Any woman who lives and/or works in Knox County
• Do the award winner and her nominator need to purchase tickets?
Each award winner and her nominator can attend the event for free.
• Can I nominate the same woman for more than one award?
No. Our committee will accept one individual nomination for all eligible awards combined. Example, you cannot nominate your friend Linda for both the “Raising the Bar Award” and the “EmpowHER Award”. You will need to choose one award to nominate Linda, not both. Please note, as a nominator, you can nominate as many individual woman as you would like.

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* What is your name? (nominator)

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* Who would you like to nominate? (nominee)

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* What is your relationship to the nominee?

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* What is the business or organization name of the nominee? (if applicable)

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* Contact information of nominator:

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* Contact information of nominee:

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* Please select which award you are nominating your nominee for

Grit & Grace Award

The recipient of this award is a single-parent mom who has overcome adversity and demonstrates resilience. She has transformed her life and the lives of her children with dignity and grace. She leads by example and is a picture of selflessness and courage to all who encounter her.

The Vision Builder Award
Vision shapes our future. The recipient of this award is a woman with less than 10 years of experience in her field who has wasted no time making an impact and breaking down barriers. She emphasizes building honest relationships, values input, has the mindset of a leader, and leads by example with an immense amount of courage. She has valued what she’s learned from her mentors and wants to pay it forward as a mentor to others. She is changing the landscape in which women serve.

The Heart Award
The Heart Award was born out of COVID19 and the need to acknowledge greater endeavors in support of our humanity with a focus on others over self. She is a woman with commitment and passion for service while making an impact and leading with purpose. This recipient is a woman who dedicates her life as a successful, front-line worker and has proven her endless dedication to her field. (healthcare worker, educator, etc.)

Raising the Bar Award
The recipient of this award is an extraordinary woman who has manifested a legacy that continues to inspire others. She has dedicated her life to the advancement of those around her and paved the way for the leaders of tomorrow. She is recognized as an ambassador for women through her extraordinary dedication, personal achievements, and service to others through mentorship, philanthropy, and business. This award recognizes a woman who has spent more than 20 years in her field.

EmpowHER Award
Belief is a powerful engine. This woman believes so strongly in the outcomes she seeks that her beliefs mold the path she is taking to get there. The recipient of this award champions for women in her network, workplace, and community. She is a team player and active mentor who paves the road to empower women in leadership roles. She is a woman of inspiration that is true to herself, and her example is so noteworthy as to spontaneously inspire others. Her passion channels her actions and her voice as she strives to empower the women and girls of Knox County.

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* How does this woman embody the characteristics of the award description?

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* Briefly describe the impact this woman has had on you and/or other women.

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* Share a quote that you feel that best describes the nominee. (This could be a quote from you or someone else)

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* Share a specific story or example of a time this woman empowered other women/girls in our community.

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* Share a song (by a female artist) that best represents the winner of the EmpowHER Award.

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* The person I am nominating lives in Knox County.

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* The person I am nominating works in Knox County.

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* I am willing to present this award to my nominee at the event.

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2023 EmpowHER AwardNomination Form

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* What is your name? (nominator)

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* Who would you like to nominate? (nominee)

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* What is your relationship to the nominee?

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* What is the business or organization name of the nominee? (if applicable)

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* Contact information of nominator:

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* Contact information of nominee:

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* Please select which award you are nominating your nominee for

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* How does this woman embody the characteristics of the award description?

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* Briefly describe the impact this woman has had on you and/or other women.

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* Share a quote that you feel that best describes the nominee. (This could be a quote from you or someone else)

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* Share a specific story or example of a time this woman empowered other women/girls in our community.

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* Share a song (by a female artist) that best represents the winner of the EmpowHER Award.

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* The person I am nominating lives in Knox County.

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* The person I am nominating works in Knox County.

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* I am willing to present this award to my nominee at the event.

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* Share a specific story or example of a time this woman empowered other women/girls in our community.

2023 EmpowHER Award
Nomination Form