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2025 PRISM Nominations
Recognizing Women of Excellence
The PRISM Awards have been created by the Business Women of Moose Jaw to recognize women for their accomplishments, skills, achievements and contributions to community.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT is March 15, 2025
​PRISM Nominee Categories
Seven Awards
1. Perseverance
This woman has overcome considerable obstacles and/or adversity in her quest for success. The nomination must include the details that show the nominee’s steadfastness, including the actions the nominee has taken to get past these obstacles/adversities to where she is today.
Areas of considerations include:
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Has overcome difficulties or hardships to achieve her goals whether it is financial, physical, resource based, geographical location, etc.
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Has encountered roadblocks that have been overcome with help or by own resources.
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Has achieved goals despite lack of support or belief from individuals or groups.
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Has given selflessly of her own time and energy to accomplish a greater good.
2. Role Model
This woman demonstrates great character and is regarded as someone who others wish to emulate. The nomination must outline the nominee’s role model characteristics in detail, highlighting specific actions the nominee has taken to have her regarded as a role model for others.
Areas of considerations include:
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Has inspired others through actions, words and/or thoughts.
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Has obtained success that others aspire to have.
3. Influential
This woman has demonstrated her ability to win others over with her charismatic and/or convincing style. She is regarded as someone who “gets things done". The nomination cites examples of the nominee’s ability to influence others to achieve goals and/or to overcome obstacles.
Areas of considerations include:
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Has created change in a specific area of expertise. (i.e. science, technology, health care, etc.)
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Has created opportunity for those who are in need financially or educationally.
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Has influenced a group/organization to grow and flourish.
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May not be a leader by title but has many leadership qualities that have influenced others.
4. Successful​​
This woman has accomplished a specific goal, either from a business, health or volunteer perspective. The nomination must include what has been deemed her “success” and how she was able to reach this milestone.
Areas of considerations include:
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Has been formally recognized for her achievement(s).
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Has helped others benefit from her individual success.
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Has shown leadership in some capacity (must be clearly defined/explained).
5. Mentor
This woman is regarded as an experienced and trusted advisor. The nominee formally and/or informally mentors others. Examples can be derived from business, personal, professional association or educational environments. The nomination must include the number of individuals mentored and the steps the nominee took to mentor their mentee(s) and how success in the process was evaluated.
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Has provided guidance to a group or individual.
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Has shared wisdom and expertise with others.
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Has unselfishly given of her time and energy for the betterment of others.
6. PRISM Lifetime Award
Honoring a woman who has achieved significant success in three or more of the five categories over a period of 20+ years.
7. PRISM Youth Achievement
A young adult (19 or under) who exhibits the qualities of an exceptional woman. The nominee must have achieved significant success or growth in at least three of the five categories.
Eligibility: Must be 19 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2025.
How to Submit a Nomination:
Nominations will only be accepted through the official online form BELOW.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT is March 15, 2025
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Nomination Requirements:
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Digital Headshot: A high-resolution JPEG image of the nominee (used for website and social media announcements).
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Email to: bizwomenofmj@gmail.com