NPMA opens Women of Excellence Award nominations

FAIRFAX, VA.—The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has announced a call for nominations for NPMA’s Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin. This is the fifth year the NPMA will recognize women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. Nominations open May 28 and may be submitted online by no later than August 15. Self-nominations will be accepted.

“NPMA is proud to provide a forum through the Women of Excellence Award to honor women who are creating significant and lasting impacts upon the industry. This is the premier recognition program for professional women in pest management, those whose legacies will be forever felt,” says Bob Rosenberg, executive vice president for NPMA.

The international honor is open to women throughout the pest management industry. Deserving candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership and who make notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession and to other women are encouraged to apply.

An eligible nominee meets the following criteria:

• Works in the pest control industry (pest control operator, manufacturer, researcher)
• Demonstrates leadership in her professional career
• Makes notable contributions to the good of her profession
• Helps other women succeed in the industry.

The winner of NPMA’s Women of Excellence Award will be chosen by an independent judges’ panel comprised of professionals with diverse backgrounds. The judges are Judy Black, the 2012 Women of Excellence Award recipient; Bob Rosenberg, executive vice president, NPMA; Kevin Pass, Action Pest Control and 2013-2014 NPMA President; and Dr. Laurel Hansen, Washington State University and Spokane Falls Community College professor.

The award recipient will be announced at a special award presentation during PestWorld 2013, Oct. 22-25 in Phoenix.

“We are proud to celebrate women who have made significant strides to advance their companies, their colleagues and the pest control profession overall,” says Gene Iarocci, president of Orkin North America.

For more information about the NPMA Women of Excellence Award, please clickhere or contact Dominique Stumpf at dstumpf@pestworld.org or (703) 352-6762.