The Society of Women Environmental Professionals was started in 1995.


The National Society of Women Environmental Professionals (SWEP) incorporated and held its first Board meeting on January 6, 2003 and elected a Board of Directors and officers.
National SWEP is a national non-profit professional association of persons involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy. Members include attorneys, consulting scientists and engineers, non-profit organizations, students, educators, government employees, and the regulated community.
The purpose of National SWEP is to support the goals of the existing SWEP chapters and encourage the establishment of new SWEP chapters in other communities. SWEP's goals include encouragement of education and professional development, exchange of substantive information and work experiences, networking, and public service.
If you have any questions about National SWEP or any of the SWEP chapters, please contact Sonya Ward, National SWEP Chair at 484-354-7611. More information about the four SWEP chapters can be found at Other Chapters.

The Society of Women Environmental Professionals of Greater Philadelphia

SWEP is a national non-profit professional association of women involved or interested in environmental law, science, business, and policy. Our Philadelphia Chapter serves as a resource for members in the Philadelphia region, providing opportunities for professional development through educational programming, social events, mentoring, and public service.  

The Touchstone Award Reception is Cruising Our Way!

To honor the last 15 years of SWEP of Greater Philadelphia, the Newsletter Committee completed a Tribute to the Touchstone Awards.

This year’s Touchstone Awards will be extra special, as well as honoring an outstanding woman in the environmental field; SWEP of Greater Philadelphia will also be celebrating their 15 year anniversary! SWEP of Greater Philadelphia was formed in 1995 as a resource for women environmental professionals in the Philadelphia region.  The SWEP of Greater Philadelphia Touchstone Planning Committee is busy finalizing event details for the November 4, 2010 Touchstone Reception, which will be held on the Spirit of Philadelphia. While further event details will be announced soon, it is not too early to consider supporting our signature event or nominating an outstanding woman for the Touchstone Award.

Sponsor SWEP Philadelphia’s Premier Event

Sponsorship packages range from $300 to $2000 and vary in benefits from marketing opportunities on our website to company logos on all program flyers.  We have also added In-Kind sponsorship opportunities, as well as, a “Friends of SWEP” sponsorship level for individuals.

Please see the attached form for more information.  Inquiries and sponsorship commitments can be forwarded to:

SWEP of Greater Philadelphia
c/o Kathy Freeman

87 Wynmere Drive, Horsham, PA, 19044

kffreeman@verizon.net

Or fax to SWEP Philadelphia, c/o Angela Powley at 610-935-5583

Nominate an Outstanding Woman for a Touchstone Award

SWEP of Greater Philadelphia Chapter is asking for nominations for the 2010 Touchstone Award. The SWEP Touchstone Award recognizes and honors outstanding women who have made or are making a significant contribution to an environmental field. Nominees for this award should be women who set a standard for quality and excellence in their chosen environmental field. We encourage nomination of distinguished women professionals from all areas of practice, including government, private industry and non-profit sectors, including scientists, lawyers, educators, directors, or any other pursuit that involves some aspect of the environment. Nominate someone you know that fits this description and the criteria outlined in the nomination form attached.

Nomination forms must be completed and submitted by October 04, 2010.

SWEP of Greater Philadelphia
c/o Angela Powley, Environmental Standards, Inc.

1140 Valley Forge Rd

PO Box 810

Valley Forge, PA 19482
Fax: (610) 935-5583

Email: apowley@envstd.com

Phone: (610) 935-5577