The Innovation & Inspiration Red Circle honor is presented to a woman who has brought game-changing innovation or an inspiring idea in the past 18 months to her company and/or to the industry through the introduction of new products, technology, programs, systems, processes, etc. The nominee does not need to be a member of FPSA. You can view all of the Red Circle Honor Awards by clicking here. Nominators, please continue reading the award's criteria below.

Criteria:

The following should be included in your narrative:

• One (1) paragraph description of the nominee. Provide her biographical information (employment history, job responsibilities, etc.).
• Nominations should include commentary on as many of the below topics that apply:
  • Did the product/service meet an unmet need? If so, please explain in detail.
  • How unique is the product/service? Is this the first of its kind? If not, how is it different or better than existing products/services?
  • What new value has been created for the end user?
  • What financial evidence or market acceptance information does the product/service have to support it? What is its quantifiable evidence of success?
• The narrative should not exceed two (2) pages.

Please Note:

• The honors are presented at the Women’s Alliance Network Breakfast at Process Expo.
  • Admission to breakfast is $25 for attendees (admission fees are going to a charity), and award winners will be given a free pass each to the event.
  • Additionally, the recipient is responsible for their lodging, travel, and other incidentals.
• Information from the nomination applications may be used in an article, press release, etc., by FPSA and Messe Frankfurt.