WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. — A new awards program is now accepting applications to honor women making significant contributions in their communities, careers, and industries. The W.I.S.E. “Women to Watch” Award has opened its application process, seeking to identify and celebrate women who exemplify the program’s core values of Wisdom, Inspiration, Strength, and Empowerment.

The initiative encourages both self-nominations and third-party nominations for women who are leading change, lifting others, or breaking new ground in their respective fields. The program aims to provide recognition and visibility for women whose contributions may otherwise go unacknowledged.

Organizers emphasized the goal of uplifting women who are actively shaping their communities and industries.

The application process has been designed to be accessible, with organizers noting it as quick and easy to complete. The program accepts nominations across various sectors and does not appear to limit eligibility to specific industries or career levels.

According to program materials, the W.I.S.E. initiative’s mission centers on highlighting women who are shaping the future through their individual stories and achievements. The acronym W.I.S.E. represents the four qualities the program seeks to honor: Wisdom, Inspiration, Strength, and Empowerment.

The application deadline is approaching, though specific dates were not detailed in the initial announcement. Interested applicants and nominators are encouraged to submit their forms promptly.

Further information about the application process and program criteria can be obtained through the W.I.S.E. organization’s official channels.