Minnesota Women in City Government

Background and Activities

MWCG was founded in 1978, soon after the formation of NLC Women in Municipal Government at the national level. Today, MWCG members participate in programs and activities to encourage more women to exercise leadership in office. MWCG works to bring elected or appointed women city officials together to further the goal of equal representation and partnership with all local officeholders.

MWCG Seeks Leadership Award Nominations

Minnesota Women in City Government (MWCG) is honored to offer two Leadership Awards to two outstanding females in Minnesota municipal government. An award will be presented to an elected female in city government and the other will be awarded to an appointed female in city government. Both winners will be recognized for individual achievement in their cities, leadership and mentoring roles both inside and outside of their communities.

The MWCG Leadership Award is open to all female elected and appointed Minnesota city officials. A panel of judges representing MWCG and the League of Minnesota Cities will determine the finalists and the winner of the award. Current members of the MWCG Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominated for the award.

• Leadership Award Nomination Form

Finalists for the award will be announced in advance of the LMC Annual Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 24-26, 2009. The winner will be announced and honored along with the other finalists during the annual MWCG Luncheon and Membership Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

Nomination Statement

A Nomination Statement must be included with the Leadership Award Nomination Form. The Nomination Statement should include:

• A statement that explains why the nominee is an exceptional leader and should receive the MWCG Leadership Award.
• Information that provides insights into the nominee's unique municipal accomplishments. Give examples that demonstrate the nominee's success in bringing about innovative programs to the community and include specific challenges that were overcome and that illustrate how the nominee has made a difference in the community.
• Please describe how the nominee Has served as an excellent mentor to Individuals in their community.
• Please describe the outstanding contributions of the nominee that have helped other women become involved in their community, government, or civic leadership.

Membership

Please do not forget to pay your annual membership dues. The cost ($25) is very reasonable, and this year, your membership will include a special gift at the annual breakfast, to commemorate our 30 year anniversary! Membership forms are available online, and will also be available at the MWCG Breakfast, at the LMC Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you there.