Clone of 2024 WBEC-East Advocate of the Year Nomination Form

2026 Advocate of the Year Award
This honor is awarded to an individual of a WBEC-East Council Member organization in good standing. The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional commitment to advancing opportunities for all entrepreneurs in the WBEC-East Region. This advocate actively champions supplier inclusion by creating pathways, removing barriers, and fostering meaningful connections between corporations and qualified suppliers.

Ideal candidates consistently:
- Mentor and guide entrepreneurs in navigating corporate procurement processes
- Promote inclusion by advocating for equitable access to sourcing opportunities
- Influence internal stakeholders to adopt and sustain efforts for an inclusive supply base
- Facilitate introductions, partnerships, and business growth opportunities
- Demonstrate measurable impact through increased engagement, spend, or development of businesses
Eligibility Criteria:
- The Nominee for Advocate of the Year Award must be employed by a WBEC-East Council Partner in good standing with membership dues paid up to date.
- The Nominating Individual must be from a WBE organization certified by WBEC-East.
- Previous winners are generally not eligible to win this award a second time. A list of all WBEC-East Award winners can be found here https://wbeceast.com/awards. See essay sections for exceptions.
- The Award Celebration will be held in concert with WBEC-East’s annual Desserts & More Fundraiser on Thursday, October 22nd, 5:30 PM in Center City, Philadelphia. While not a requirement to be present during the Award Ceremony it will be appreciated for both the Nominee and Nominating Individual to plan to participate.
Submissions are due Friday, August 7th!
Nomination Form

Please fill out the following form below accurately.
- Nominator:
  
  Person submitting the nomination for Advocate of the Year
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- Title / Position
- E-mail
- Phone Number
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- Nominee Information
  
  Please indicate details about your nomination
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Company
- Title / Position
- E-mail
  example@example.com
- Mailing Address (where packages may be received)
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- - Please limit your response to 500 words or less. The more specific examples you can provide, the easier it will be for the Team of Judges to understand why your nomination is most deserving of the Advocate of the Year Award.
  - Four questions will be asked:
    
    Support and Development
    
    Revenue Impact
    
    Leadership in WBEC-East
    
    Differentiating Characteristics
- 1. Support and Development: Explain how the Advocate of the Year Nominee has aided in your development and growth. Please provide support examples such as mentoring, referrals, or other support and development activities.
  
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- 2. Revenue Impact: How has the Advocate of the Year Nominee been instrumental in providing access to business opportunities for your organization?
  
  0/500
- 3. Leadership Participation in WBEC-East: How has the Advocate of the Year Nomineedemonstrated leadership in the promotion of businesses in the WBEC-East region?
  
  0/500
- 4. What really differentiates the individual you are nominating for the Advocate of the Year from the other nominations received?
  
  0/500
- Are you submitting this nomination with the support of another WBE?
- If yes, what WBE? And please share any additional examples of advocacy that support this nominee's eligibility for Advocate of the Year:
- Is this nominee a previous award winner?
- If yes, what year? And what dramatic change has occurred since they last won that makes this nominee eligible as a repeat winner? (e.g., new supplier development program):
- Public Release Disclaimer: By completing this form, should my nominee be selected to receive an award, I consent to photography, audio/video recording, and release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, promotional purposes, inclusion on websites or social media, and any other purpose defined by WBEC-East.
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2026 Advocate of the Year Award

Nomination Form

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Nominee Information