Women Entrepreneur's of Oregon is proud to introduce its new Lifetime Membership Award. 

This WEO Hall of Fame honors an elite group of women who have made significant contributions to the professionalism, growth and vitality of our organization. It is because of these women that WEO exists today as the premiere women's business organization in Oregon. It is because of these women that WEO continues to support, in a meaningful way, women who own their own business; women who are just starting a new business; and women who are thinking about starting a business.

WEO's Hall of Fame - Lifetime Members              Induction Date
Lynne Elbert, LYNMAR Enterprises, Inc.                 June 10, 2008
Kathi Nelson, Connectworks                                September 9, 2008

WEO's Lifetime Membership Award represents a small token of our gratitude for the extraordinary efforts of the women that blazed the trail.

• These women have our collective respect and gratitude.
• They will be permanently honored on our website.
• They are members for life.
• They will no longer pay membership dues.
• They may always attend WEO events at member rates.

The criteria for Lifetime Membership is:

• Has been a WEO member for 7 or more years.
• Has been a WEO Board member for 3 or more years.
• Has made a significant contribution to the WEO organization.

Nomination Process:

• Any WEO member in good standing may nominate another member who meets the criteria for the Lifetime Membership Award.
• Nominations are to be made in writing, using the Lifetime Membership Nomination form describing the candidate's contribution to WEO.
• The completed nomination form can be sent to any WEO Board Member, who will present it to the Board.
• The current WEO Board will review and vote at the next available meeting.
• Board approval must be unanimous.