2023 Network Certification Program is Now Open!
INTRODUCTION:
Women’s Council Network certification recognizes and rewards the most active local and state networks that achieve five key benchmarks of network excellence and exceeds basic charter requirements per its national affiliation and provides outstanding member service.
WHO is Eligible to Apply:
All Networks in good standing are encouraged to apply. The current President of the network must submit the application.
Any new network chartered in the fall of 2022 through now, should reach out to Jaclyn Flores, jflores@wcr.org for specific instructions.
WHEN:
The application period is now open until October 1, 2023.
WHERE and HOW:
Networks will fill out an application, which serves as a self-assessment tool to determine whether the network is meeting (and exceeding) basic benchmarks that adhere to both the network model and completion of tasks and achievements that meet and exceed standards. It is recommended that networks begin the certification process early in the year and meet benchmarks by the application submission period (August to October), which provides a 7-month window to achieve benchmarks.
Watch our training videos:
Network Certification Roll Out - Local
Network Certification Roll Out - State (Part 1)
Network Certification Roll Out - State (Part 2)
WHY
Participating certified Networks are entitled to the following benefits:
- Recognition at the awards ceremony at National Conference in November.
- Acknowledgment on wcr.org and noted as a certified Network.
- Press release created by National for Network distribution to media outlets.
APPLICATION
Important Instructions: The orange button is a Word document, it will automatically download. Once you have filled out your Certification Document, use the Submission Page (navy button) to attach your completed document and complete the process.
2023 Local Network Certification Document Local Network Submission Page
2023 State Network Certification Document State Network Submission Page
QUESTIONS
It is National’s goal to assist you in achieving certification. Staff is on hand to assist. The key staff person to contact is Jaclyn Flores, jflores@wcr.org.