Recognition
We are an organization that is dedicated to the promotion of women through leadership, networking support as well as local and national recognition. Below is a snapshot of recognition within our league. To see more recognition on a national level visit www.abwa.org
National Recognition:
Top Ten Business Woman
ABWA Business Woman
Continuing Education
MBA Essential Graduation
Chapter Recognition:
Top Ten Nominee
Woman of the Year
Business Associate
Protege Award
Woman of the Year
2024 Woman of The Year
Jaime Wilsey-Heckman
Each year ABWA Express Networks emphasize the outstanding achievements of their members by electing a Woman of the Year. The Woman of the Year is recognized by the Women of Magnitude Express Network at one of our monthly meetings. The Woman of the Year program was designed so that every Chapter/Express Network can annually recognize a member who has made notable contributions and outstanding achievements. Being named Woman of the Year is a great honor — one that’s highly respected by ABWA members.
Woman of the Year is an ABWA honor that may be awarded to someone multiple times within our chapter. Active league members are invited to apply. To submit your application for consideration, please click here.
Previous Woman of the Year Recipients:
2023 - Leigh Roberson
2022 - Cheryl Schmandt
2021 - Cheryl Schmandt
2020 - Leigh Roberson
2019 - Michelle Crone
2018 - Emily Adkins
2017 - Heather Finch
2016 - Katie Parrish
Top 10 Candidate
This award is the highest and most prestigious award presented by ABWA. Each year we strive to nominate one candidate affiliated with our league to be given the Top 10 Application to submit on or before the May 15th deadline to the National ABWA Judges. Each year, only 10 members are recognized nationally for exceptional achievements in the areas of ABWA contribution, community engagement, and professional development. Women who achieve this award serve as important role models for all working women.
2024 - Christina Adkison
2023 - Cheryl Schmandt
2022 - Cheryl Schmandt
2021 - Not awarded
2020 - Not awarded
2019 - Leigh Roberson
2018 - Leigh Roberson
2017 - Not eligible
Protege
The Protege Award recognizes a member of the league who has completed one year of membership in the Association and has paid dues for her second year (her first anniversary date and renewal must be before January 1, 2019). The National recommended criteria are that in the first year the member must have:
* Attended 10 or more meetings
* Participated in an activity to support the
Chapter’s growth and perpetuation
* Recruited at least one new member
2024 - Christina Adkison, Allison Cook (not
pictured), Malorie Gasper,
Mary Partee (not pictured) &
Tishamarie Strasser2023 - Holly Ripke
2022 - Not awarded
2021 - Not awarded
2020 - Not awarded
2019 - Stacy Reed
2018 - Emily Adkins
2017 - Linda Keller
2016 - Carol Remley
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