2009 Working Mother Best Women-Owned Green Companies

Best Women-Owned Green Companies - call for nominations

Does your company have what it takes?

Welcome to Working Mother’s third annual search to find the best women-owned companies in America! We know working moms not only make up the majority of entrepreneurs nationwide but are also some of the best business owners around. That’s why each year we take time to recognize all you do to be successful at home and in business.

If your company—or the company you work for—is an independent, women-owned firm with five to 100 employees, we encourage you to take a moment to apply. Winners will be chosen for their flexible schedules, creative family-friendly benefits and dedication to helping women advance. And this year we’re adding a new focus on eco-friendly policies as well.

Applying for this year’s honors is easy: Just fill out and submit our short online survey by November 21. Winners, as chosen by a panel of Working Mother editors, will be contacted in December for inclusion in our April 2009 issue.

Questions? Email jennifer.owens@workingmother.com.

Best Women-Owned Green Companies
* - indicates a required field

1. What is your company's name?*

2. What is your company's address, telephone number and website address?*

3. Please enter a company contact name and phone number. *

4. What year was your company founded?*

5. Please briefly describe what your company does (20-word maximum).*

6. Is your CEO or company founder a mom? *

		Yes
		No

7. What were your company?s revenues in 2007? (This info will not be made public without your consent.) *

		$25,000-$50,000
		$50,000-$100,000
		$100,000-$250,000
		$250,000-$500,000
		$500,001-$1 million
		$1 million-$5 million
		$5 million-$10 million
		$10 million-$25 million
		$25 million-$50million
		More than $50 million

8. Are revenues on pace to increase in 2008?

9. What is the total number of employees in your company (all locations)?*

10. What is the total number of female employees in your company?*

11. Which of the following work/life programs does your company offer? (select all that apply)*

		On-site/near-site child-care center
		Option to bring baby/child to work
		Child-care reimbursement or subsidy
		Flexible work arrangements
		Access to part-time work
		Paid leave (including maternity, paternity, adoptive)
		Job-guaranteed leave (including maternity, paternity, adoptive)
		Gym membership
		Adoption assistance
		Other

If "Other" please describe.*

11. Which of the following benefits does your company offer for full-time employees? (select all that apply)

		Paid vacation
		Medical insurance
		Elder care
		Retirement provisions-for example, 401(k)
		Paid sick/care days
		Tuition assistance/reimbursement
		Other

If "Other" please describe.

12. What types of eco-friendly policies does your company provide?

		Energy-saving efforts
		Recycling
		Carpooling/vanpooling
		Purchase toxic-free or organic supplies
		Purchase carbon offsets
		Use local vendors to reduce transportation costs
		Offer organic snacks and beverages
		Encourage telecommuting
		Reduce use of single-use products (for example, paper or Styrofoam cups)
		Purchase recycled products
		Other

If "Other" please describe.

13. Tell us your story. Why is your company one of America's Best Women-Owned Green Companies for working mothers? How do your eco- and family-friendly programs help your company grow and succeed? Please include specific facts and figures to back up your statements. We welcome employee quotes (include employees' names and contact information). Please limit your response to 500 words.

Please supply a company photo with caption information. Candid and in-action pictures of employees on the job are encouraged. Please make sure photos are at least 5x7 and 300 dpi.*

Please give us caption info for your picture, including names, place and what is happening in the image.

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