The NPMA, a nonprofit organization that supports the pest management industry, is accepting nominations for the 2015 PWIPM Professional Empowerment Grant.

The National Pest Management Association's affiliate organization Professional Women in Pest Management, has announced that they are accepting nominations for their annual Professional Empowerment Grant.

This grant will be awarded to one female who is interested in advancing or securing a career in pest management and may be used by the recipient to defer costs related to advancing their career or education in the pest management industry.

In addition to the grant, a maximum of $2,000, the recipient of the award will also receive $500 towards travel expenses to attend the National Pest Management Association's PestWorld, which is being held in Nashville, Tenn., October 20 - 23.

To submit a nomination click here. The deadline to submit is August 1.

For more information about the NPMA, please visit npmapestworld.org.

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