The Executive Women's Forum "Women of Influence" Awards will recognize women in four categories:
- Public Sector or Academia
- Private Solutions Provider
- Corporate Practitioner
- One to Watch
Judges will select the winners based upon a six point set of criteria that include:
- A positive influence on the professional community.
- The application of creativity or innovation in solving problems or overcoming challenges
- A demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards.
- A history of designing and implementing effective solutions
- Sustained record of accomplishments in and contributions to the field.
- Service as mentor or trusted advisor to colleagues, students and others.
Award finalists will be selected by a panel of judges from nominations submitted by the nominee's peers. Nominations are now open and nominations can be submitted here. Finalists will be announced in late July and winners will be announced during a ceremony at the 6th Annual Executive Women's Forum, September 16 - 18.
2004 to 2007 Winners |
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2007 |
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Public Sector |
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Cheryl Peace Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service, Defense Joint Intelligence Operations Center Office |
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Private Solutions Provider |
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Jayshree Ullal Senior Vice President and General Manager, Security Technology Group, Cisco Systems |
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Corporate Practitioner |
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Renee Guttmann-Starkk Chief Information Security Officer, Time, Inc. |
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One To Watch |
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Magnolia (Maggie) Mansourkia Chief Privacy Counsel & Assistant General Counsel, Verizon Communications |
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2006 |
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Public Sector |
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Governor Jennifer Granholm |
Private Solutions Provider |
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Radia Perlman |
Corporate Practitioner |
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Susan Gueli |
One To Watch |
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Suzanne Hall |
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2005 |
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Public Sector |
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Annie Anton |
Private Solutions Provider |
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Sarah Gordon |
Corporate Practitioner |
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Pamela Fusco |
One To Watch |
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Susan D. Lutz |
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2004 |
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Public Sector |
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Catherine Meadows |
Private Solutions Provider |
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Linda McCarthy |
Corporate Practitioner |
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Diana Burke |
One To Watch |
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Diana Neuman |
Nomination Forms Are Available Here
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