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Women in Government Relations presents the Excellence in Advocacy (EIA) Awards, spotlighting everyday advocates who dedicate themselves to representing their issue, cause, or organization in the public policy arena. Be prepared to be inspired!

Attendance at the EIA Awards Ceremony is included with WGR's Leadership & Advocacy Conference registration.

Award Categories

  • Advocate of the Year: Mid-career advocacy professional with extraordinary results.
  • Advocate on the Rise: Early-career advocate showing great potential.
  • Excellence in Advocacy by a Volunteer Leader: Recognizes advocacy by non-paid leaders with significant impact.
  • Excellence in a Federal Issue Campaign: Advocacy influencing federal legislative or regulatory outcomes.
  • Excellence in a State Issue Campaign: Advocacy impacting state or local legislative or regulatory outcomes.
  • Excellence in a Campaign for Women's Issues: Advocacy improving the lives of women.
  • Excellence in Innovation in Advocacy: Innovative approaches achieving breakthrough results.
  • Excellence in Communications in an Advocacy Campaign: Strategic communications making demonstrable impact.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognizes senior advocacy professionals for career-long contributions.

About the Process: Nominations are reviewed by peer judges from the WGR membership. Peer judges select finalists using a scoring matrix. Lifetime Achievement nominees are selected by WGR.

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  Frequently asked questions (FAqs)


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Thank you to Our WEN Partners

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CHA
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NAR
National Journal
NFIB
Novartis
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