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Akzo Nobel is requesting submissions for the 2004 nominations for the Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry.
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This program, which began in 1998, was established by Akzo Nobel to recognize the unique leadership characteristics, accomplishments and contributions of women to the collision repair industry. In addition to the industry honor, Akzo Nobel, in conjunction with the I-CAR Education Foundation, established an annual scholarship program in the name of the Most Influential Women for females seeking a career in the collision repair industry. "Each year we have seen this program grow and the qualities of the individuals that have been recognized speak for themselves," said Steven Gornall, Director of Marketing for Akzo Nobel. "There are numerous quality individuals with extraordinary talent and dedication. We are proud to honor these individuals each year and to provide scholarships in their name that contributes to the longevity and growth of aspiring women in the field." Previous honoree "It was a great honor and a tremendous boost to my self-esteem to be included in such a great group of women," said 2003 award winner Karen Fierst, President of KerenOr Consulting in Silver Spring, Maryland. "Sometimes you need to be recognized and encouraged in order to keep going. The event itself is remarkable and Akzo Nobel made me feel like a queen for the day. It is imperative that women in the industry are recognized. It is extremely difficult for women to establish themselves in a male-dominated industry. Akzo Nobel is helping to foster more female participation in the industry through this event and by establishing the scholarship," added Fierst. To place nominations for this distinction, please visit www.AkzoNobelCarRe-finishes.net. You may also submit your nomination with full nominee information via fax to Scott Emerine at (423) 929-7222 or by e-mail to
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Submissions deadline is July 30, 2004. The Most Influential Women will be selected in September and notified via phone. All will be honored at the Sixth Annual Gala, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2004, in Las Vegas, Nevada, during NACE. |
