2016 IMPACT AWARDS
Call for Nominations
On March 16, 2016, Chicago Foundation for Women will celebrate five Chicago-area women and men for their
dedication to increasing resources and opportunities for women and girls in the Chicago area.
BACKGROUND
Chicago Foundation for Women raises money to fund and support organizations that help women and girls—
it’s all about making smarter connections between need, money and solutions. We believe that when women
and girls are secure, whole communities are made better. We improve the lives of women and girls through
grants, advocacy, leadership development, and public and grantee education. Since 1985, we have given
more than 3,000 grants totaling nearly $26 million. Read more at www.cfw.org.
In 2015, CFW launched The 100% Project, an all-out, all-in coordinated effort to increase economic security
and put an end to gender bias by 2030. After hosting a series of salons with more than 500 Chicagoans, CFW
learned bias continues to gravely impact women and girls’ access to opportunity and advancement. The 100%
Project stands out from similar initiatives in that it reaches across sectors for partnership and collaboration.
Everyone, at every level has a role. Learn more at www.cfw.org/100-percent.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Eligible nominees are women and men committed to strengthening women and girls so they thrive in Chicago.
Honorees will be exemplary trailblazers in, but not limited to: health care and health care access, economic
and/or empowerment, ending violence against women, community organizing and related fields who have
contributed to notable improvements in the lives of Chicago-area women and girls.
Nominees can be current or emerging leaders of any age and come from any field, including but not limited to
the arts, business, community organizing, education, faith-based work, journalism, law, medicine, philanthropy,
and public or community service.
We are accepting nominations of individuals who reflect the core principles of Chicago Foundation for Women
and The 100% Project: equality, empowerment, diversity, collaboration and integrity. The 2016 Impact Awards
will include the following awards:
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The Founders Award (1 award): Honoring a leader who has been working and advocating for women
and girls for 30 years or more
The Pioneer Award (1 award): Honoring a young leader who is younger than 30 years of age, whose
work is already impacting women and girls, and shows great promise for the future.
2016 Impact Awards (3 awards): Honoring three leaders who are leveraging one of The 100% Project’s
three key strategies to end gender bias and increase economic security for Chicago-area women and
girls: breaking individual and systemic gender bias; working with “unlikely partners” to find common
ground and collaborate to improve the lives of women and girls; and building and advancing gender
equity policy and programs. To learn more about these strategies, visit www.cfw.org/100-percent.
HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
Visit our website at www.cfw.org/impact-awards. Fill out the form to describe why the nominee should be
considered. You may nominate more than one person; please submit a separate form for each nominee. Selfnominations and anonymous nominations are welcome. Late and incomplete submissions will not be
considered. Chicago Foundation for Women’s Board of Directors and Staff are not eligible. Nominations must
be received by Tuesday, December 15, 2015 by 5 p.m. Late nominations will not be processed.
SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION OF HONOREES
A selection committee comprised of our community leaders (to be listed on our website) will review
nominations and select five recipients. Honorees will be contacted by phone and recognized on Wednesday,
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2015
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March 16, 2016 at Venue SIX10 (610 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL). To receive updates on the Impact Awards
ceremony please subscribe to our email list at www.cfw.org/what-you-can-do.
Questions or Concerns
Please contact Ilda Lagunas at (312) 577-2810, TTY (312) 577-2803 or ilagunas@cfw.org.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2015
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2016 Impact Awards Nomination Form
Nominee Information
Date Submitted:
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Name:
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Profession:
Age (or approximate age):
Ethnicity (optional):
Nominator’s Information
Name:
Title and Affiliation:
Address:
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Relation to Nominee:
REASON FOR NOMINATION
Describe the significant contribution(s) made by this nominee to his/her field and/or to the community. Please
explain the nominee’s work with women and girls and how it has contributed to a community and world in
which all women and girls have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and live in safe, just, and healthy
communities. Limit: 250 words
Please answer on an additional sheet of paper. You may also include a bio or resume, news clippings and
links to relevant websites.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
We welcome any other information that might help us in our evaluation, such as the names of individuals who
could serve as references, a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume, and any relevant articles or
links.
Mail, fax or e-mail complete nomination and any supporting information to:
Attn: Impact Awards Nomination
Chicago Foundation for Women
1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1620
Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312-577-2802 (Attn: Impact Awards)
Email: Ilda Lagunas at chicagofoundationforwomen@gmail.com, (Subject: Impact Awards Nomination)
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on December 15, 2015
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