Submit a Nomination

Let's celebrate the Women Who Are Shaping Lake Norman! The She Means Business Gala celebrates extraordinary women who are leading, building, creating, serving, inspiring, and making an impact throughout the Lake Norman community. Do you know a woman that embodies these characteristics? Now is your opportunity to shine a light on her! You may also nominate yourself! And there is no limit to the number of women you can nominate. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Please provide as much detail as possible when completing this nomination. The information you submit may be shared with voters during the voting rounds, so we encourage you to be specific, thoughtful, and thorough when telling us about your nominee and the impact she is making. Important: We must be able to contact every woman who is nominated. Please make sure you have permission to provide her contact information and that the information entered is accurate. Being nominated does not automatically mean a woman will participate in the voting rounds. Each nominee must be contacted and give her approval before moving forward.

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Nominee's Full Name *

Please enter her full name as you would like it to appear publicly.

Nominee's Business, Organization or Professional Affiliation (if applicable)

Nominee's Email Address *

We must be able to contact her directly regarding her nomination.

Nominee's Phone Number

Please provide the best number for reaching her.

Why are you nominating this woman? *

Tell us what makes her deserving of recognition at the She Means Business Gala. What makes her leadership, vision, accomplishments, or influence stand out? If you are nominating yourself, please write your response in the third person using "she/her" rather than "I/me." We want to hear the story behind the nomination. Please share specific examples of how she is making a difference in the Lake Norman community, through her business or career, entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, philanthropy, education, community involvement, mentorship, the arts, leadership, or other meaningful contributions. Most importantly, what makes her a woman to watch? Tell us why you believe her voice, leadership, and influence will continue to positively shape the Lake Norman community.

Photo of the Nominee

Optional, but recommended!

Website or Social Media Link

A link where voters can learn more about her — her website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn. This will be shown to voters, so it's a great way for people to follow and support her beyond voting.

About You

Your Full Name

Your Email Address

Your Phone Number

What is your relationship to the nominee?

Examples: friend, colleague, employee, mentor, client, community member, family member, etc.

Nomination Acknowledgment

By submitting this nomination, I understand that

•The nominee must be contacted and give her approval before participating in the voting rounds.

•The contact information provided must be accurate and current.

•Information submitted may be used in connection with the She Means Business Gala nomination and voting process, including information that may be displayed to voters.

•I have permission to provide the nominee's contact information.

I understand and agree to the above. *