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BAWIB
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Bloomingdale Area Women in Business is a dynamic group of women who are seeking to expand professional opportunities for themselves in the Bloomingdale area. Bloomingdale Women in Business are looking for women who possess the ability to: "empower, embrace and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals and reach their professional potential."Our goal is to offer educational forums, professional recognition, a resource library, networking opportunities and a chance to form meaningful relationships for women who join our organization. For more information, please call the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce office at 630.980.9082
Steering Committee
Diane Kowalski | Symphony Search Inc.
Kathy Maykut | RE/MAX All Pro
Susan Sargent | Bloomingdale Bank & Trust
Jenny Yockey | Friendly Ford
Nancy O'Leary | Custom Direct
Andreia Golder | AndiGs Custom Jewelry
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Georgene Geils Woman of the Year
The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Women of the Year. This award is named for prominent local business woman Georgene Geils (1928-2011), who was a forerunner in the movement of professional women. She was known for mentoring others through her involvement in the community and within her own business. To honor her memory, the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce ask for your nomination by Friday, January 31, 2020. A panel of judges consisting of past winners will review all applications. The nominators and nominee will be informed by February 15th. The award will be presented at the Best of Bloomingdale banquet on Thursday, March 5th.
Send us your nomination today!
This award based on women who: Strives to empower, embrace and equip women with the knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals andreach their professional potential. Demonstrates excellence, imagination, and initiative in their business or profession. Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.Previous Award Recipients:
2009 Mary Ellen Johnson~Village of Bloomingdale2010 Patty Szerlong~Artful Touch Spa2011 Branka Poplonski~Century 212012 Cindy Blaski~Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail2013 Bev Petrosius~Stepping Stones2014 Pam Hager~TNT Construction2015 Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon~Dr. Aimee & Associates2016 Jane Hove~Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce2017 Christine Smith~Bloomingdale Bank & Trust2018 Kathy Maykut~ReMax AllPro2019 Susan DiMeo-Sargent~Bloomingdale Bank & Trust -
2019 BAWIB Scholarship Application
Applications will open in March.
Click Here To Apply! Applications are due, Friday, April 12, 2019.
The Bloomingdale Area Women in Business will award one $1,000 scholarship to a woman who is looking to improve herself professionally by such means as continued education or professional development with the goal of furthering her knowledge and expertise.
Applicants must be:
- Affiliated residentially or commercially with the Bloomingdale area.
- Scholarships must be used within the first year of being awarded. The scholarship will be awarded at the BAWIB breakfast on Friday, May 3, 2019.
- A committee from the general membership of BAWIB will evaluate applications based on the established criteria. Recommendations from this committee will be tabulated to determine the winners.
This scholarship is based on:- Personal Investment in education and career progression
- Community Involvement, including volunteer or employment positions
- Industry Involvement, including networking and committee positions
- Potential Interview to discuss professional development plans
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