On November 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Womenetics will host the Global Women’s’ Initiative: Creating the Ripple Effect, a symposium designed to inspire action and collaboration among business, nonprofit, education and public policy leaders, and to build the will to make a difference in the lives of women and girls around the globe. The Honorable Melanne Verveer, US Ambassador-At-Large for Global Women’s Issues will be the keynote speaker.

1st Prize Winner: $5000 and an invitation to attend and be recognized at the Womenetics Global Women’s Initiative luncheon and symposium on Thursday, November 11 at Loews Atlanta Hotel. In addition the winner is invited to attend a VIP Reception with Ambassador Verveer and other top business, education, nonprofit and policy leaders on Wednesday evening, November 10.


Four Runners Up - 2nd Prize: Four additional essayists will win $500 and recognition at the Womenetics Global Women’s Issues symposium, as well as an invitation to the VIP Reception with Ambassador Verveer and other top leaders.

To enter, essay and registration form must be received by email and in printed copy by 5 pm on Monday, October 18th. The top five essays will be determined byWomenetics, and submitted to Ambassador Melanne Verveer, who will determine the first place prize. Essays must be sent electronically to Essays@womenetics.com , and in printed form to Womenetics Essays, 3500 Valley Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. Winners will be notified via email on November 1, 2010. Questions may also be directed to Essays@womenetics.com.

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Please include this information electronically and print this form and send it with the paper copy of your essay to be mailed to: Womenetics Essay, 3500 Valley Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305. All applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 18th.

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