Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who selects the Women of Impact winners?

The El Paso Inc. editorial board conducts the first round of scoring to determine the finalists. A panel of past Women of Impact honorees evaluate the finalists independently and determine the winners.

2. How are candidates evaluated? The selection committees scores all applications in these four areas:

• Local impact: The effect the nominee’s efforts have had on the local community
• Level of involvement: The time spent.
• Breadth of reach: Scope of activities or projects (how wide reaching the person is).
  
• Professional achievements: Up to and including family; a homemaker is a profession.

4. When will the Women of Impact winners be announced?

They were announced on Aug. 18 and will be featured in a special section of El Paso Inc. Magazine fall issue.

5. When is the awards ceremony?

Awards breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, October 8 with the reception at 7:30 a.m. and program at 8:30 a.m.