Bloomingdale area Woman of the Year nominations open

Bloomingdale Area Women in Business is seeking nominations of women who have had an impact on the community through volunteering, leadership and involvement.

The group is accepting applications for the Georgene Geils Bloomingdale Area Woman of the Year award. A nominee has to be a woman in Bloomingdale or surrounding communities who has qualities of the award’s namesake Georgene Geils.

Geils (1928-2011) was a prominent local business woman who was a forerunner in the movement of professional women, known for mentoring through her involvement in the community and within her own business. To honor her memory, the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business and the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce annually recognize a woman who has demonstrated similar qualities.

• Strives to empower, embrace and equip women with knowledge and resources to achieve their personal goals and reach their professional potential.

• Demonstrates excellence, imagination, and initiative in their business or profession.

• Contributes time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community.

A panel of judges of past winners will review the nominations and make a selection. The award presentation will be held at the Best of Bloomingdale Awards Dinner at the Medinah Shriners on Oct. 3.

Nominations can be made online at BloomingdaleChamber.com through today.