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Women's Symposium

Women's Symposium Awards

The Women's Symposium honors several individuals who have contributed to the fabric and empowerment of women and inclusion in northeast Louisiana.听

2025 Nominations open January 1, 2025

Legacy Award听

The highest recognition bestowed by the Women's Symposium Board. The Legacy Award honors one extraordinary individual for her inspiration, dedication and significant contribution to her community.听听The recipient听of this award is known for her exemplary听character, high level of integrity, and听ability to treat others with respect. The award winner听has听created听a legacy by charting a path for future generations of women.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career and/or community for at least 10 years.听

2024 recipient: Dr. Janet Haedicke

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Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award

Honors a woman who has demonstrated a continual level of notable, sustained, and outstanding contributions throughout her career. The听recipient听of this award听has excelled听within a single organization or through collaboration with others.听The award winner makes an extraordinary effort to build relationships while providing exceptional guidance, leadership, and dedication to the organization she is a听part of.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career field and/or community for at least 5 years.

2024 recipient: Courtney Hornsby

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Kristin Chandler Rising Professional Award听

Honors a woman who is making significant contributions as a young professional. The recipient of this award strives to positively influence and inspire others听and displays outstanding involvement in her chosen field and/or community.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career and/or community 5听years or less.听

2024 recipient: Jamie Mayes

Vanguard Award

Honors an individual or group that has lead by example both in and听out of the workplace/organization to support gender equality. The recipient(s) believes gender inclusion is a part of effective talent management, provides gender-aware mentoring and coaching opportunities, and practices other-focused leadership.听Nominees for the award may be male or female and have typically been active in their career field/industry and the community for at least 7 years.听This is a new Award for 2018. 听

2024 recipient: Dr. Whitney Sivils-Sawyer

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Emerging Student Leader Scholarship

Honors a 海角社区 student who contributes to the empowerment, motivation, and encouragement of fellow peers and fosters positive change.The recipient of this award shows exemplary leadership qualities through student organizations, academic excellence, and community service. The award winner represents the student body with a high regard of respect and inclusion. Recipients must have a 2.75 GPA and 60 hours of 海角社区 college credit. A personal statement of 300-350 words detailing why one is deserving of the scholarship must be submitted with the application, along with one letter of support.

2024 recipient: Maya Melancon

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Empowering Student Leader Scholarship

Awarded to a non-traditional 海角社区 student who is committed to empowering themselves and others around them, all while continuing to pursue and education. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, be in good academic standing at 海角社区, and at least 25 years of age. A personal statement of 300-350 words detailing why one is deserving of the scholarship must be submitted with the application, along with one letter of support. This is a new award for 2020.

2024 recipient: Hanna Flynn Singh

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2019 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

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2016 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

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