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Women’s Council Network certification recognizes and rewards the most active local and state networks that achieve five key benchmarks of network excellence, exceed basic charter requirements per their national affiliation, and provide outstanding member service.

WHO Should Apply:
The current President of all local and state networks should apply.

WHEN to Apply:
The application period is now closed. Look for 2025 Network Certification information in late summer 2025.

HOW to Apply:
Networks will fill out an application, which serves as a self-assessment tool to determine whether the network is meeting (and exceeding) basic benchmarks that adhere to both the network model and completion of tasks and achievements that meet and exceed standards.

Certified Networks are recognized:

  • At the awards ceremony during the National Conference in November.
  • On wcr.org as a Certified Network.

THE APPLICATION
Look for the 2025 application next year!

The 2024 Certification Application is available in PDF form below for preplanning purposes. We anticipate changes to these documents for 2025. 

Local Network Certification   State Network Certification

QUESTIONS
National aims to assist you in achieving certification. Any questions should be emailed to wcr@wcr.org.


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