Whatcom Women in Business is accepting nominations for its Professional Woman of the Year award.

The deadline for submitting nominations is June 15.

Nominees should be an established leader in their fields or organizations, provide mentorship and inspire community involvement.

An application form can be found on the organization’s website at www.wwib.org.

The 30th annual Professional Woman of the Year awards banquet will be held on Tuesday, October 23, at the Lakeway Inn and Conference Center.

There will be silent and live auctions, with proceeds going toward scholarships benefiting women pursuing higher education.

Whatcom Women in Business is a nonprofit organization established in 1978.

It promotes a positive image of professional women in business while developing leadership skills, strength through mutual support, mentoring and opportunities for business and personal growth.