Association for Women in Computing Houston Chapter 2009 Leadership in Technology Award



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Association for Women in Computing
Houston Chapter


2009 Leadership in Technology Award
Each year the Association of Women in Computing–Houston Chapter honors outstanding Houston area women pursuing careers in technology. The honorees are chosen through a formal nomination and selection process. The 2009 Leadership in Technology Award winners will be honored at the Top Houston Women in Technology Gala on June 6, 2009, at the Houston Inter-Continental Hotel. Proceeds from this annual Gala fund the Kathi Bowles Scholarship Fund.
Please help us continue this tradition of recognizing exceptional women in technology by submitting nominations for this prestigious award.
Qualifications for Nomination

  • Employment/career progression – demonstrated leadership qualities and professional achievement

  • Education level attained – undergraduate, graduate, or doctorate degrees; professional development

  • Major accomplishments – contributions to technology or innovation (such as patents, software development, presenting papers, mentoring, or adding value to technology field)

  • Community involvement – ways that nominee gives back to the community, such as participating in women’s organizations or other professional organizations, serving on corporate or advisory boards, participating in special interest groups, contributing time and resources to philanthropic activities, and other community service


Honoree and sponsor benefits

  • Invitations to an Honoree reception in May 2009

  • Biography development by a professional consultant

  • Professionally produced photographs

  • Press releases

  • Honoree sponsor listing in the 2009 Gala Program

  • A table for 10 and valet parking for Honoree at the Awards Gala

  • Engraved award presented at the Gala

  • Complementary one-year membership in AWC


Nominee submission: Deadline: February 28, 2009

Nominees are required to submit an official nomination form, a current resume, and a short bio. 



Nominations submitted without this information will not be considered.
An $1,800 sponsorship fee must be pledged at the time of the nomination. This fee is typically paid by the honoree’s employer or by another sponsor, such as a vendor or supplier. A significant portion of the sponsorship fee will be deposited in the Kathi Bowles Scholarship Fund.
The Kathi Bowles Scholarship Fund recognizes women pursuing a degree in a technology field and demonstrating outstanding service and leadership to their high school, university, or community. The AWC Houston chapter scholarship was established in 1988 to honor the memory of one of its members, Kathi Bowles. Over the past 10 years, AWC has provided over $70,000 in scholarships for female students pursuing technology degrees.
Nomination Form
2009 Leadership in Technology Award

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Nominee’s Name:_________________________________________________________________

Employer:_______________________________________________________________________

Business Address:________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________State:______________Zip:______________________

Home Address:___________________________________________________________________

City:__________________________State:______________Zip:____________________________

Email Address:_________________________________Telephone:_________________________

Nominee’s Admin(s): ____________________________ _________________________________

Have you previously been nominated for this award?  YES  NO


Nominator’s name:___________________________Title:__________________________________

Nominator’s Organization:___________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________State:_________________Zip:_____________________

Telephone:___________________E-Mail Address:_______________________________________

Would your organization consider being an event sponsor for the 2009 Top Houston Women in Technology Gala?  YES  NO

Sponsorship opportunites are described on the Sponsorship Commitment Form.

IMPORTANT:
To this application form, attach a professional resume and a biographical sketch of approximately 300 words describing the nominee’s qualifications for recognition; for example:


  • Employment/career progression demonstrating leadership qualities and professional achievement

  • Education level attained (include professional development)

  • Major accomplishments – contributions to technology or innovation

  • Community involvement – ways that nominee gives back to the community

Nomination Deadline: February 28, 2009

This nomination form is available on the Association for Women in Computing - Houston website at www.awchouston.org.


Please return the completed nomination form to: Linda King, AWC Vice President

2009 Gala Nomination

PO Box 421316

Houston, TX 77242-1316


VicePresident@awchouston.org

Nomination Form

2009 Leadership in Technology Award

Nominee:
I understand that the information included on the nomination form will be considered confidential and will only be used by the AWC honoree selection committee.
I understand that the selection committee will use the information I provide on this application in selecting award recipients, and I consent to use of this information for such purpose.
If I am selected as a Leadership in Technology award recipient, I hereby authorize the use, in connection with the Top Houston Women in Technology Gala, of my name, my company’s name, photographs, video recordings, and audio recordings of me from whatever source. I agree that no compensation shall be due me or my company for such usage. I further understand that if I am selected as an award recipient, a sponsorship fee in the amount of $1,800 is required by April 30, 2009.
Nominee’s signature: ___________________________________________________________
Once Honorees are selected, invoices are sent directly to the sponsor with fees payable by April 30, 2009. Sponsorship fees must be received by the due date.
Sponsor’s Name: _______________________________________________________________

Sponsor’sTitle:_________________________________________________________________

Organization’s Name:___________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________State:_________________________Zip:__________

Telephone:_____________________E-Mail Address:__________________________________

Nomination Submission Deadline: February 28, 2009





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