News Introducing the EWR Membership Directory! Visit the EWR Membership Directory today and access other members, upload your photo, share leads for business, jobs, and more! Washington SmartCEO celebrates excellence  -- Women Business Achievement AWARDS July 2008  In July 2008, Washington SmartCEO magazine will recognize 25 top female executives in the 4th annual Bravo! Business Achievement Awards. Women in Greater Washington are making unprecedented strides in business, building a stronger community both financially, philanthropically and most importantly, through leadership. Washington SmartCEO magazine recognizes the changing dynamic of the workplace and wants to acknowledge the women-owned businesses and women-led businesses throughout the Washington metropolitan region. The 25 winners will be profiled in the July issue and celebrated at an awards event on July 17th. What characteristics define a BRAVO winner?  She has: Overcome business obstacles Financially outperformed competitors Displayed leadership and a strong work ethic within and beyond the workplace Used her business to help benefit the community through acts of philanthropy Done something unique in the business world and has an inspiring story to tell to Qualify, the nominee must be:  1. Located in the Greater Washington area  2. Able to provide proof of significant business and operational success (i.e. revenue growth or employee growth)  3. At least a year into her current position  nomination Criteria:  1. Overcome business obstacles: How has she found success in difficult circumstances or environments? How has she overcome adverse circumstance to reach success?  2. Financially outperformed competitors: How has this woman-owned business outperformed competitors?  3. Leadership/Work Ethic: How has the nominee demonstrated superlative leadership qualities within and beyond the workplace for the sake of employees, the community and quality of life? How has she led her business through challenges and successes?  4. Philanthropic Acts: Does the nominee reflect socially responsible values in her business practices? How has she made an individual effort to help a community overcome particular challenges?  5. A unique story to tell: Has she done something significant in the business world that makes her stand out from others?  nomination deadline: April 11  To nominate a successful female executive, contact Georgia Patton at (410) 342-9510 x215 or Georgia@smartceo.com.

Member Highlights Donna Morea, CGI President (EWR Past Speaker) Wins Eagle Award   In April 2008, CGI US President Donna Morea has received the prestigious Eagle Award (Federal Computer Week) as the outstanding industry contributor to the federal IT community over the past year. You'd think that overseeing - and growing - a unit with 7,500 employees would be a 24-7 undertaking. Yet, Morea somehow manages to find time for a diverse range of interests and causes beyond the office. She is also highly regarded for her role as chair of the 2007 Kidney Ball, and for serving as the secretary of the board for the George Mason University Foundation.  So, how does Morea do it all - while steering along a subsidiary that brings in over $1 billion in annual revenue and 34 percent of CGI's total revenue? Come find out to hear Donna's story as ExecutiveBiz gives her the "Been There Done That" award on May 7th at the Tower Club. Click here to learn more and register. Congratulations to Toni Reinhart & Comfort Keepers  Comfort Keepers is the 2007 winner of the Outstanding Mid-size Business of the Year Award, presented by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce. Toni's agency employs over 60 people and in December 2007 achieved the $1 million mark in revenue, a remarkable feat for a company established only a few years ago. Comfort Keepers is a licensed, in home health care agency serving the needs of the elderly and disabled in Northern Virginia. Comfort Keepers provides skilled, caring companions, nursing assistants and home health aides to help with everything from laundry and companionship to end of life care. To find out more, visit their website at www.comfortkeepers.com/caregivers/248/  What's Your News? Do you have news you'd like to share with your colleagues at EWR and others? Send it to us at info@execwomensroundtable.org and let us know what's happening in your career!