BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

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2 BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Do you know a business/employer that exemplifies the values of empowering women, eliminating racism, promoting peace, justice, liberty and equity for all, and whose contributions to society need recognition? The YWCA of Bethlehem is accepting nominations for the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards for businesses/ employers that operate in the Lehigh Valley. The criteria is simple! Tell us about a business/employer that best personifies the ideals above, and leads by example through its business and/or employment hiring practices, that would be a worthy role model for others. Everyone has a story; tell us your nominee s story. A letter of recommendation that gives testimony to a longstanding committment to these ideals should be included with your nomination. Along with the letter of recommendation, please attach any business/employer statistical data, articles, awards or other documentation of the nominee s accomplishments and charitable works. Nomination Process FAQs What characteristics and accomplishments are you looking for in a Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award Candidate? - /Employer Policy that promotes diversity in the workplace; - A significant presence of women, minorities and/or persons with disabilities in management level positions; - Pay Equity for all employees; - Exemplifying the ideals of Breaking the Glass Ceiling on a consistent basis and for a period of at least 5 years. The nominees will be selected from all of the applications to be represented on the official ballot. The nominees will be voted on and selected by the Sponsorship Committee. Recipients will be notified in late August and will be honored at the Gala. The Breaking the Glass Ceiling Gala is being held on October 27, 2012 at the event center at blue. NOMINEE INFORMATION: NOMINATOR S INFORMATION: Name Title Phone Number Phone Number Simply fill in the information above and send to: The YWCA of Bethlehem Executive Offices, 3895 Adler Place, Building A, Suite 180, Bethlehem, PA or adminassist@ywcabethlehem.org

3 SAVE THE DATE : BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING gala the event center at blue SALUTING BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TERRY GROSS Host and executive producer of NPR's Fresh Air Celebrating 85 Years

4 BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING gala Executive Director Stephanie Hnatiw 2012 Board of Directors President Stacey Zaremba, Ph.D. Moravian College Vice President Charliese King Independent Human Resources Consultant Secretary Reverend Joy Wyler Unity of Lehigh Valley Treasurer Barbara Bigelow Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra Member-at-Large Marianne Phillips, M.Ed. Ret. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Co-Chair Michelle Chrin Caruso Benefits Group, Inc. Co-Chair Gladys Wiles Snyder & Wiles, PC Diane Kasten Ret. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Tracie Springer Balancing Act Wardrobe, Fashion and Image Consulting Event Information The YWCA of Bethlehem s Breaking the Glass Ceiling Gala will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 5-11 pm at the event center at blue. Tickets for the Gala are available for $150 per person, $250 per couple, or $1,200 for a table of 10. Please add $50 per person for the WDIY private reception with Terry Gross. Tickets are limited. Evening Schedule 5:00 pm WDIY Private Reception with Terry Gross 5:00 pm Wine and Cheese Reception 6:00 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Keynote Speaker Terry Gross 9:00 pm Award Presentations 9:45 pm Raffle Drawing followed by Dancing and Dessert Goals of the Gala Celebrate the YWCA of Bethlehem s 85th Anniversary of Service to Bethlehem and surrounding communities. Raise over $50,000 to support our mission of Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism. These funds are essential to maintain the quality and extent of our programs. Highlight the contributions of our corporate sponsors, and celebrate businesses and organizations that are dedicated to Breaking the Glass Ceiling in our community. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsoring the Gala is an opportunity to combine strategic marketing with support for the YWCA of Bethlehem. Sponsorship of the Gala provides increased visibility for your business or organization and sends a clear message to your employees, clients and potential clients that your organization is an active participant in empowering women, minorities and persons with disabilities. Honorary Board of Directors Carmen Twillie Ambar Cedar Crest College Leslie Kingston The YWCA of Bethlehem The YWCA of Bethlehem is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

5 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Presenting Sponsor $10,000 One VIP table of ten On-screen recognition as a Presenting Sponsor at the Gala Public acknowledgement from the stage Double page ad space in the Gala program book logo / signage prominently displayed Recognition as a Presenting Sponsor in Press Release and Media Advisory related to the event, including recognition on YWCA website, social media, Entertainment Sponsor $6,000 Six tickets with premium seating On-screen recognition as an Entertainment Sponsor at the Gala Public acknowledgement from the stage Premiere, full page ad in the Gala program book logo / signage prominently displayed Recognition as an Entertainment Sponsor in Press Release and Media Advisory related to the event, including recognition on YWCA website, social media, Dinner Sponsor $3,000 Four tickets with premium seating Exposure on signage at event during reception Logo recognition on event promotion Full-page ad in event program Reception Sponsor $1,000 Exposure on signage at event during reception Half-page ad in event program Mission Sponsor $500 Half-page ad in event program Community Sponsor $250 Quarter-page ad in event program TAKE THE PLEDGE $100 Is your business or organization committed to BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING in the Lehigh Valley? Take the pledge to actively recruit women, minorities and persons with disabilities and you will receive recognition on the YWCA website and a certificate that you can proudly display at your place of business. For more information, please contact the YWCA of Bethlehem by calling , by ing adminassist@ywcabethlehem.org, or by visiting our website at Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 Entertainment Sponsor: $6,000 Dinner Sponsor: $3,000 Reception Sponsor: $1,000 Mission Sponsor: $500 Community Sponsor: $250 Contact Person Phone Enclosed Amount # of YWCA GALA TICKETS # OF WDIY RECEPTION TICKETS TAKE THE PLEDGE: $100 My business or organization is committed to BREAKING THE GLASS CEILING in the Lehigh Valley. Tickets for the Gala are available for $150 per person, $250 per couple, or $1,200 for a table of 10. Please add $50 per person for the WDIY private reception with Terry Gross. Tickets are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.