This professional women’s association was founded in 2018 to recognize badass women in Fairfield County, to honor them, inspire others and to teach entrepreneurship skills to young women – our next generation of talent and leaders.
our 2019 goal
Raise $50,000
Sponsor 100 young girls to participate in a 6-week entrepreneurship program
designed by Harvard experts with ongoing mentoring.
mission
Empower women with the tools, support, confidence and mentoring they need to succeed
Establish a network of active and inspirational role models for women
Raise funds to support entrepreneurship & leadership programs for young women
criteria
professional
Leadership: takes on leadership roles, great communicator, cultivates a healthy and positive company culture
Team Builder: always looking for ways to build upon peoples strengths and encourages teamwork to overcome weaknesses
Entrepreneurial Spirit: establishes high standards, takes risks, open minded, positive attitude, forever learner, always cultivating meaning relationships
Strategic: develops a vision, sets goals for future growth, measures progress, strives for the best and for growth
Innovative: pioneers new approaches, always exploring, leads research and development for new ideas and strategies
Socially Responsible: makes a positive impact on society/communities and/or the environment, always thinking about how to help and support others
Sustainability: strategic and mindful about people and the planet, someone who thinks long-term
Development: creates projects that have the potential for future development, growth and sustainability
Volunteerism: outstanding commitment to the community, volunteers to support non profit needs, knows the more you give, the more you get
Achievements: consistently strives to achieve more, to make an impact on the community and/or society at large
personal
Role Model: model citizen who is mindful about their actions and the impact they have upon others, has good intentions, seeks to inspire others
Character: exceptional personal qualities: authentic, honest, reliable, dependable, collaborative, open-minded, good spirited, leader
Present/Mindful: great listener, appreciates the importance and value in learning from others
Supportive/Giving: tunes in, recognizes needs in the community and acts upon them, makes connections
Curious: open minded, explores all options, a doer who seeks out new ideas and opinions, offers to share ideas
Brave: overcomes unusual challenges, understands you must try and take risks to make changes, doesn’t let anything get in their way
Bold: asks question and takes risks for good causes
Mentorship: always giving back, takes time to teach others, mentors other and younger women - future talent
Inspirational: is always thoughtful about inspiring others, works to make positive changes
Kindness: performs exceptional acts of kindness, seeks doing the right thing
do you know a badass women?
*2020 Nominees must live or work in Fairfield County, CT
*Candidates must meet a minimum of 5 professional and 5 personal criteria