Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM)
Mission Statement
Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) is an affiliate group of NPMA whose mission is to attract, develop and support women in the pest management industry through educational programs, resources and peer networking.
Extend the networking experience of being part of PWIPM. Join PWIPM on Facebook by logging onto www.facebook.com and search for "Professional Women in Pest Management."
PWIPM Annual Scholarship
The PWIPM Scholarship is for females interested in advancing or securing a career in the pest management industry. This scholarship may be used by the recipient to defer costs related to advancing their education and/or career in the pest management industry.
This scholarship may be used by the recipient to defer costs related to advancing their education and/or career in the pest management industry. The scholarship will be a minimum of $1000. It also includes $500 towards travel expenses to attend the National Pest Management Association’s PestWorld 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts in October 2012. The scholarship will be awarded there at the PWIPM Reception on Thursday, October 18, 2012. The successful recipient(s) will be notified by August 1, 2012.
Criteria
- Female currently employed in the pest management industry
- Minimum of two years experience in the industry
- Submission of an essay (1,00 word maximum) based on pre-determined questions
- Two letters of recommendation
Click here for more information.
All submissions must be received by June 15, 2012.
Women of Excellence
The National Pest Management Association's (NPMA) Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin, Inc., recognizes women who advance the pest control industry every day, in every way.
The international honor is open to women across the pest management industry - PMPs, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. – who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business and other women in the industry.
An independent judges panel will select one award recipient who will be recognized at NPMA's PestWorld 2011 Convention, October 19-22 in New Orleans.
Visit the official Women of Excellence Page.
Women For Hire
Founded in 1999 as the first and only company devoted to a comprehensive array of recruitment services for women, Women For Hire offers signature career expos, inspiring speeches and seminars, a popular career-focused magazine and customized branding programs. The Women for Hire Web site, www.womenforhire.com, offers a wide variety of career-related information and videos geared toward working women, and an online job board that helps leading employers connect with top-notch professional women in all fields.
Learn more at www.womenforhire.com and contact Amanda Donikowski at (212) 290-2600 or amanda@womenforhire.com about getting involved.
PWIPM Merchandise — New PWIPM Ties & Shirts!
Join professional women in pest management in showing support for PWIPM by wearing the latest PWIPM apparel. A portion of all sales are contributed to the PWIPM Scholarship Fund. Now available for purchase — men's ties and shirts have just arrived. Get yours today by calling (800) 678-6722.
Links
National Women's Business Council
News Articles
Women Enlist For the Battle Against Pests
If you are interested in learning more about PWIPM and how to be involved, please contact Dominique Stumpf at dstumpf@pestworld.org.
