The Inspiration Award for Woman of the Year recognizes a woman who has had a milestone year and has contributed to the evolution of the cable telecommunications industry over the course of her career. She is a visionary leader who is highly regarded by her employees, clients and peers for career achievement, a dedication to excellence and quality work-life balance. This honor is typically awarded to a woman at the senior executive level, including vice presidents and above.
Qualifications
- Must be an active WICT Atlanta member in good standing
- Must be employed in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of nomination
- Personifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership and excels in
the following:
- Serves as a role model and mentor to others
- Works to remove barriers for and creates programs to
advance people at all levels of the organization
- Takes risks and acts as a groundbreaker for important initiatives
- Serves as a role model and mentor to others
- Exemplifies the award description above
- Exhibits leadership qualities that have helped to transform her organization and/or the cable telecommunications industry
- Has been employed in the cable and/or telecommunications industry at least 8 years
- Is committed to community and professional activities that
enhance the perception of the cable and/or
telecommunications industry, and gives back to the community
and industry in one or more of the following ways:
- Actively participates in community organizations
- Actively participates in industry organizations
- Most significantly, actively participates in WICT by attending and/or participating in events, helping to secure resources, mentoring, and/or participating in local and/or national WICT leadership
- Actively participates in community organizations
The Horizon Award for Woman to Watch is presented to a woman with a consistent record of professional success and job excellence. She is a strong strategic leader, a role model and significant contributor to the growth of her organization. This award is typically presented to a woman who has been in the industry for at least five years and who is at the director or senior management level.
Qualifications
- Must be an active WICT Atlanta member in good standing
- Must be employed in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of nomination
- Personifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership
- Exemplifies the award description above
- Contributes to industry level initiatives as well as company level priorities
- Exhibits a high level of knowledge, skill and professionalism
- Exhibits commitment to her professional development and education
- Serves as a leader and mentor within her company
- Is committed to community and professional activities that
enhance the perception of the cable and/or telecommunications
industry, and gives back to the community and industry in one or
more of the following ways:
- Actively participates in community organizations
- Actively participates in industry organizations
- Most significantly, actively participates in WICT by attending and/or participating in events, helping to secure resources, mentoring, and/or participating in local and/or national WICT leadership
The Mentor Award is presented to a man or woman who has a history of investing in the personal and professional development of individuals within the cable telecommunications industry. This award can also be presented to an individual who has championed women’s issues in the workplace, developed mentoring initiatives and/or consistently supported company or industry mentoring programs.
Qualifications
- Must be an active WICT Atlanta member in good standing
- Must be employed in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of nomination
- Personifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership
- Exemplifies the award description above
- Demonstrates impeccable professional integrity
- Has been employed in the cable and/or telecommunications industry at least 5 years
- Is committed to community and professional activities that
enhance the perception of the cable and/or telecommunications
industry, and gives back to the community and industry in one or
more of the following ways:
- Actively participates in community organizations
- Actively participates in industry organizations
- Most significantly, actively participates in WICT by attending and/or participating in events, helping to secure resources, mentoring, and/or participating in local and/or national WICT leadership
The Catalyst Award for Woman in Technology recognizes a woman in a technology position within the cable telecommunications industry. The award identifies and acknowledges the achievements of one who has demonstrated outstanding personal and professional growth and has contributed significantly to her organization and/or the industry. This award is typically presented to a woman who occupies the director level or above.
Qualifications
- Must be an active WICT Atlanta member in good standing
- Must be employed in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of nomination
- Personifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership
- Exemplifies the award description above
- Demonstrates a meaningful contribution to the industry
- Exhibits a high level of knowledge, skill and professionalism
- Exhibits commitment to professional development and education
- Is committed to community and professional activities that
enhance the perception of the cable and/or telecommunications
industry, and gives back to the community and industry in one or
more of the following ways:
- Actively participates in community organizations
- Actively participates in industry organizations
- Most significantly, actively participates in WICT by attending and/or participating in events, helping to secure resources, mentoring, and/or participating in local and/or national WICT leadership
The Rising Star Award for Emerging Leaders recognizes women who show potential to be influential leaders within their organization and the cable telecommunications industry. This award is presented to women who have established competency and success in their area of expertise and are moving into formal or informal leadership roles. This award is presented to women who are manager level or above.
Qualifications
- Must be an active WICT Atlanta member in good standing
- Must be employed in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of nomination
- Personifies the WICT Touchstones of Leadership
- Exemplifies the award description above
- Exhibits professionalism and is well regarded by superiors, peers and industry colleagues
- Exhibits commitment to professional development and
education
Is committed to community and professional activities that enhance the perception of the cable and/or telecommunications industry, and gives back to the community and industry in one or more of the following ways:- Actively participates in community organizations
- Actively participates in industry organizations
- Most significantly, actively participates in WICT by attending and/or participating in events, helping to secure resources, mentoring, and/or participating in local and/or national WICT leadership
