2017 Trailblazer Nomination Form
The Trailblazer Award was created in 1994 to recognize a woman who was an influential community leader, was “the first” in her field, or made a significant contribution toward elevating the image of women in business.
It’s time once again to think about these women who have blazed a trail for us to follow. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to nominate an outstanding woman who not only represents great accomplishments in her field, but furthers the reputation of St. Louis Forum as a remarkable organization.
The Trailblazer Award Committee and the St. Louis Forum Board of Directors invite you to submit a candidatewho you feel deserves this special recognition and award. While there are certainly many deserving candidates outside the membership, consideration is given to current St. Louis Forum members. Nominations are accepted only from St. Louis Forum members.
The recipient will receive a complimentary one-year membership and will be recognized at the April luncheon meeting.
Member nominees will be considered for the annual St. Louis Forum Trailblazer Award based on the criteria listed below. Nominations should be thorough and complete, reflecting the candidates record of achievements throughout her lifetime. A committee consisting of previous Trailblazer recipients will review nominees and recommend a winner to the Board of Directors.
CRITERIA
- The candidate is influential in the community and/or was a pioneer in her field, e.g., the first female executive at a high (or the highest) level within her industry, corporation, organization or in a significant governmental role.
- The candidate is the first woman to have been named to, or chaired, a particular board of directors.
- Through the business community, the candidate has achieved recognition for accomplishments that would have a connection to the goals of the St. Louis Forum.
- The candidate has made a significant contribution towards elevating the image of women’s roles in the community and/or in business.
- The candidate shows a consistent pattern of achievement.
- Current board members may not be considered for this award.
The following women are past recipients of the Trailblazer Award:
2017 Trailblazer Nomination Form
1994 Carolyn Losos
Ruth Krausé Jacobson
Patricia Rich
Martha Rounds
Janet McAfee Weakley
1995 Susan Uchitelle
1996 Blanche Touhill
1997 Sue Clancy
1998 Theresa Loveless
1999Jean C. Hamilton
2000 Dora B. Schriro
2002 Jo Ann Arnold (Harmon)
2003 Ellen Sherberg
2004 Marylen Mann
2005 Juliann Niemann
2006 Vivian Eveloff
Marcia Mellitz
Betty Van Uum
2007 Judy Meador
2008 Karen Levin Coburn
2009 Pat Whitaker
2010 Joan Briccetti
2011 The Founding Members
2012 Brenda Newberry
2013 Margaret Donnelly
Paula Gianino
Gayle Jackson
2014 Lesley Hoffarth
2015 Linda Goldstein
2016 Patricia Rice
2017 Trailblazer Nomination Form
2017 Trailblazer Nomination Form
Nominations should be submitted by February 28, 2017, by mail or email to Catherine French, 7745 Carondelet Ave., Suite 308, St. Louis, MO 63105, or .
Nominee Name:______
Company:______
Please describe the candidate’s influence in the community and/or how she has been the first female executive at a high (or the highest) level within her industry, corporation, organization or in a significant governmental role.
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Please describe if she was the first woman to have been named to, or chaired, a particular board of directors. ______
Please describe how the candidate has achieved recognition within the business community for accomplishments that would have a connection to the goals of St. Louis Forum.
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Please describe how the candidate has made a significant contribution towards elevating the image of women’s roles in the community and/or in business.
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(Please attach any additional information, such as biography or resume, for your candidate.)
Your Name______Signature______
Date______
Mail OR Email by February 28, 2017:
Catherine French
7745 Carondelet Ave., Suite 308
St. Louis, MO 63105
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