Local Network Certification 2026

The Local Network Certification process recognizes networks that demonstrate strong leadership, financial accountability, active member engagement, and intentional membership growth. It promotes consistency across the Women’s Council while strengthening leadership development and overall member value.

This application has TWO parts: the Local Network Certification and an additional step to be considered for Certified with Excellence Recognition.

Optional: Certified with Excellence Recognition

The Certified with Excellence Recognition highlights networks that go beyond standard operations to drive impact, growth, and leadership development within the Women’s Council. In addition to Certification, networks have the option to apply for Certified with Excellence. An elevated distinction for those that demonstrate:

• Strong membership growth

• Intentional leadership development

• Meaningful member and guest engagement

• Alignment with Women’s Council leadership expectations

To qualify, networks must:

• Complete all certification requirements PLUS

• Meet at least three (3) Excellence criteria

Local Network Certification 2026 - Editable.docx.pdf

An example of what you will complete is below:

SECTION 2: NETWORK INFORMATION

LOCAL NETWORK NAME: *

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STATE: *

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LOCAL PRESIDENT’S NAME: *

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SECTION 3: LEADERSHIP

Please answer the following questions: *

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The network conducted a Leadership Orientation for incoming officers.	☐	☐
Officers reviewed their job descriptions and responsibilities.	☐	☐
The network maintains a leadership succession plan or leadership identification process.	☐	☐
The network participated in National leadership programs, such as Network 360 or Achieving Excellence.	☐	☐
The network leadership participated in the Midyear Meeting, Virtual Conference Series and the National Conference.	☐	☐

Briefly describe in 3 sentences or less how your network identifies and develops future leaders. *

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SECTION 4: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT

Please answer the following: *

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The network hosted regular membership events or programs.	☐	☐
Programs included professional development, leadership, or industry education.	☐	☐
The network actively promotes member engagement and participation.	☐	☐
Network encourages members to participate in National & State Events such as: Midyear Meeting, Virtual Conferences, PMN Courses & the National Conference.	☐	☐

Provide a brief description in 3 sentences or less your programming highlights. *

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Performance Management Network (PMN) is Women’s Council’s leadership focused REALTOR® designation. Please list date and course title if the network offered a PMN course in 2026. *

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Please enter the number of network members who currently hold the PMN designation or are working towards earning the designation. *

☐ 0-5

☐ 6-10

☐ 10-15

☐ 15-20

☐ 20+

SECTION 5: GUEST ENGAGEMENT & MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Estimated number of GUESTS who attended network events from January 1, 2026 to present: *

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Number of NEW MEMBERS who joined from January 1 to present: *

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Briefly describe in two sentences or less how your network converts non-members into members, and how the join process is clearly communicated at events? *

Examples may include: guest ambassadors, event welcome process, capturing guest information, follow-up communication, invitations to future events, and clear instructions on how to join.

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SECTION 6: FINANCIAL HEALTH

Please answer the following questions: *

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Network financial records are current and accurate.	☐	☐
Required tax filings have been completed.	☐	☐
Bank accounts and financial practices follow Women’s Council financial policies.	☐	☐
The governing board receives regular financial reports.	☐	☐

OPTIONAL: CERTIFIED WITH EXCELLENCE

This section is optional and only applies to networks seeking “Certified with Excellence” recognition. To be considered, you must complete at least three (3) of the categories below.

If you are NOT applying for this recognition, please skip ahead to “Certification Verification” at the end to sign.

Are you applying for the optional "Certified with Excellence" Recognition? *

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☐ YES     ☐ NO

Excellence Category 1: Presidential Membership Growth

Did your Network meet or exceed the current year’s Presidential membership growth goal of 26%?

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☐ YES     ☐ NO

Enter your network’s membership growth for the year.

Please include: Membership on January 1, 2026; Membership now; Percentage of growth. Example: start of year: 30, membership now: 39, growth: 30%

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Excellence Category 2: Leadership Pipeline Development

Describe how your network intentionally identifies and develops future leaders within the Women’s Council.

Examples may include: offering a PMN course; hosting a watch party for a national virtual event; leadership identification and development conversations; encouraging members to pursue leadership roles; mentoring emerging leaders; promoting participation in Leadership Institute; supporting members in state or national leadership roles; and providing leadership training or coaching.

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Excellence Category 3: Guest Experience & Member Conversion

Describe one strategy your network used to create a welcoming guest experience and encourage guests to become members.

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Excellence Category 4: Network Impact

Describe one initiative or program that had a meaningful impact on members, the real estate community or leadership development.

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Excellence Category 5: Leadership Alignment

Did your network review the Leadership Letter and Leadership Expectations with incoming officers?

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☐ YES     ☐ NO

Briefly describe how Leadership Expectations were reinforced.

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CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION

This certification confirms that:

The information provided reflects the activities of the network to the best of the network leadership’s knowledge.

The network has completed the required components of certification.

Verification is intended as an acknowledgment of review and submission, not an audit of all reported information.

Please verify by adding your name and today’s date below. *

Example: Sally Smith, September 14, 2026

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Please verify the following officers have reviewed and approved your submission *

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State President	☐	☐
State Liaison	☐	☐
National Liaison (ONLY for networks with no state network)	☐	☐

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.