The Bellingham Business Journal

Whatcom Women in Business (WWIB) is now accepting nominations for Professional Woman of the Year. The deadline for submitting nominations is Aug. 1.

Nominees should be established business leaders in their field as well as owners of a business or executive managers within an organization. They should exhibit strong business acumen, mentorship and inspire community involvement.

The 28th Annual Professional Woman of the Year awards banquet will be held on Oct. 26 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club. Along with the awards banquet, WWIB will hold both a silent and a live auction with proceeds going toward scholarships benefiting women who are pursuing higher education.

Whatcom Women in Business is a nonprofit organization consisting of business owners, managers and professionals who provide the community with leadership and professional mentoring. Members are dedicated to reaching out to help women achieve success in their professional and personal growth.

For more information, visit www.wwib.org.