If you know of a remarkable businesswoman in the greater Milwaukee area, (includes Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha counties), please share her story with us. The Business Journal will publish the next "Women of Influence" section in June 2011. Deadline for nominations is April 2011. Women will be recognized in the following categories:

BEHIND THE SCENES recognizes women who, though they may not have the big title or corner office, are a driving force behind the success of their employer.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER recognizes women who go beyond the call to devote time, energy and resources to support their community.

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE recognizes female executives who have made their mark in a large corporate environment.

ENTREPRENEUR honors women who are the chief executive, president or founder of a company or business venture that they helped start, build or significantly grow.

FAMILY BUSINESS recognizes women who are helping create a legacy at their own family's business or company.

INNOVATION recognizes women who have improved the lives of others by helping start a business, product or service in the fields of science, engineering, technology, biotechnology or medicine.

INSPIRATION honors women leaders who, through their words, actions and attitude, inspire those who work with and around them.

MENTOR recognizes women who enrich the lives and careers of others by sharing the benefits of experience and knowledge.

NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP honors women who display high energy and skill in a leadership role at a nonprofit institution or organization.

PUBLIC POLICY recognizes female leaders who have made or are making a difference in government policies or laws that impact business and industry.

To nominate a Woman of Influence, please submit nominee's name, category, nominee's company/organization, nominee's title, nominee's phone number/e-mail, and reason for nomination. Also include your name, address and phone number/e-mail.