PWIPM extends grant deadline, celebrates International Women’s Day

Professional Women in Pest Management’s (PWIPM’s) announced that the deadline and amount have changed for the 2023 Deni Naumann Women in Pest Management Empowerment Grants.

PWIPM awards two Deni Naumann Women in Pest Management Empowerment Grants year in honor of Deni Naumann, who gave so much to the pest management industry.

These grants can advance a career in the pest management industry or help reduce the costs related to education. Grants are a maximum of $1,000 and include a free registration for the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) 2023 PestWorld and an additional $1,000 toward travel expenses to the conference.

The deadline to apply is June 15. Recipients will be notified by July 1. The reimbursement limit for recipients who do not live on O’ahu will be $2,000 for 2023.

For all the information on how to apply for the grant, visit the Deni Naumann Women in Pest Management Empowerment Grants page on the NPMA website.

International Women’s Day

PWIPM is also celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 by encouraging women to get involved in PWIPM.

Here are some ways to get involved:

• PWIPM encourages everyone in the industry to engage with the international movement with social share images and hashtags. Full details and templates are at https://www.pwipm.org/get-involved/international-women-s-day/
• From noon to 1 p.m. EST the Florida chapter of PWIPM is hosting a virtual workshop on communication styles. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRaZZhdY
• From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. EST the South Caroline chapter of PWIPM is hosting a panel and networking event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scpwipm-2023-international-womens-day-panel-tickets-565154661807
• Wednesday is also the last day to nominate someone for he Impact Awards for Women in Pest Management: https://npmapestworld.org/member-center/award-programs/impact-awards-for-women-in-pest-management/

Learn about all the ways to get involved with PWIPM on its website.