The Womensphere Prize for Emerging Leaders is the premier awards program recognizing the impact, innovation, and accomplishment of the 100 most influential emerging women leaders in America. The Womensphere Prize will be granted across 10 disciplines: Business & Management • Education • Environment & Sustainability • Finance & Economics • Law & Public Policy • Literature, Arts & Music • Media & Journalism • Public Service & Social Innovation • Science & Medicine • Technology. Nominees will comprise of a diverse group of women in the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Professional categories, who provide inspirational leadership and innovation in their organizations and communities. Nominations and applications for the Womensphere Prize for Emerging Leaders open September 19, 2011 during Womensphere Week. Award Ceremonies take place on March 2012, during Women’s History Month.