Membership Criteria

There is no limit to how many qualified women each of us may nominate. Nominees must meet all the following requirements:

1. Preeminence and / or Prominence
   Demonstrated preeminence within one’s industry or subcategory. Candidates with clear prominence and a strong trajectory toward preeminence may also be considered, particularly when their impact advances the goals of representative and diverse membership.
2. Sphere of Influence
   Influence beyond one’s own organization or industry, including leadership roles on boards, associations, or civic entities, as well as recognized thought leadership or community impact.
3. Professional Diversity
   The nominee’s industry or subcategory should meaningfully contribute to the Forum’s goal of professional diversity.
4. Representative Membership
   The nominee’s background should strengthen representative membership across sectors, age, race/ethnicity, geography, and lived experience.

Additional Considerations

• The IWF Southern California – Trusteeship serves Ventura, Santa Barbara, Orange, San Diego, Inland Empire, Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. Membership should, over time, reflect the population size and diversity of these regions.
• With 46% of members ages 56+, the Forum prioritizes attracting exceptional members under age 55 (and ideally under 60) to ensure long-term sustainability and relevance. This priority aligns with IWF Global.