NPMA Announces Women of Excellence Award
March 1, 2011 (Fairfax, VA) The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced today a call for nominations for NPMA’s Women of Excellence Award, presented by Orkin. This is the third year the NPMA will recognize women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. Nominations open today and may be submitted online at www.npmapestworld.org/woe2011.cfm by no later than May 31. 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,“ said Rob Lederer, executive vice president for NPMA.
The international honor is open to women throughout the pest management industry. Deserving candidates who demonstrate outstanding leadership and make notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession and to other women are encouraged to apply.
Nomination criteria:
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 Karie Keown, 2010 Women of Excellence Award recipient; Rob Lederer, NPMA; Laura Simpson, Dugas Pest Control; Jodi Dorsch, PCT Magazine; and Barbara Thorne, Department of Entomology of the University of Maryland.
The award recipient will be notified in July and formally announced at a special award presentation during PestWorld 2011, Oct. 19-22 in New Orleans.
“We are proud to celebrate women who have made significant strides to advance their companies, their colleagues and the pest control profession overall,” said John Wilson, president of Orkin USA, the presenting sponsor of the annual award.
For more information about the NPMA Women of Excellence Award, please visit www.npmapestworld.org/woe2011.cfm or contact Dominique Stumpf at dstumpf@pestworld.org or (703) 352-6762.
About NPMA
The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property, reflected both in the continuing education of the pest control professional and the dissemination of timely information to homeowners and businesses. For more information, contact Janay Rickwalder at jrickwalder@pestworld.org , call 703-352-6762 or visit our professional and member Web site at www.npmapestworld.org.
About Orkin, LLC
Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects in the United States, Canada, Europe, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia and the Mediterranean. With more than 400 locations, Orkin’s almost 8,000 employees serve approximately 1.7 million customers. The company serves homeowners and numerous industries, including food and beverage processing, foodservice, hospitality, healthcare, retail, warehousing, property/facilities management, schools and institutions. Orkin is proud to be recognized by the National Pest Management Association as a QualityPro and GreenPro-certified company, addressing not only our customer’s pest control needs, but also their concern for protecting the environment. Learn more about Orkin at www.orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL).
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