2018 Women of Inspiration
Awards Nomination Form
Submission Deadline is October 19th
Women of Inspiration is one of our four signature WISE events and is hosted in December as a year-end celebration. At this celebration, we present awards in four (4) categories as outlined below and are asking WISE Houston members to nominate candidates for each award category.
WISE Women of Inspiration. This award recognizes three extraordinary women who have made a significant impact on the business or sports or events and serve as positive role models and mentors for other women. The criteria for this award is as follows:
- Women who are visible leaders and continue to be a voice for women in the industry
- Women who break down barriers, help create new opportunities and serve as a resource for other women
- Women who exemplify professional experience and are role models for others
- Women with a minimum of 10 years work experience with at least five years working in or with the sports industry
- Women who have a connection to Houston
2017 Winners
Women of Inspiration – Pam Gardner, CEO, Your Mind at Work; Board Member, Newfield Exploration Company; Former President of Business Operations, Houston Astros
Women of Inspiration – Gina Gaston, Reporter & Co-Anchor, ABC13, 6pm and 10pm Eyewitness News
WISE Networker (Member) of the Year. This award recognizes a WISE member who was most active in 2018, being present at almost every program and event. You all know her!
2017 Winner
Kerri Barber, Department Administrator, Sport Management; Resident Associate, Mary Gibbs Jones College
WISE Committee Member of the Year. This award recognizes a WISE member who dedicated her time and talent on a committee in an extraordinary way throughout the year.
2017 Winner
Samantha Robison, Premium Account Executive with the Houston Rockets
WISE Partner of the Year. This award recognizes a WISE partner who supported us in a unique way, above and beyond partnership expectations in 2018.
2017 Winner
Four Seasons Hotel
Submission Deadline is October 19th.
We encourage members to nominate candidates in all categories. You may nominate more than one person per category.
Nominations are now closed. If you’d like to submit, please email info@wisehou.org.