2009 WICT Lone Star Awards
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Greater Texas chapter of Women in Cable Telecommunications will recognize our State’s most impressive leaders at the 2009 WICT Lone Star Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.We are excited to announce the Call for Nominations for the second annual Lone Star Awards.
Nominations must be submitted by Monday, February 2, 2009.
Award Categories
Star of the Year - Inspiration Award recognizes a woman who has had a milestone year, is a respected role model and has made significant contributions to the cable telecommunications industry over the course of her career.
Shining Star – Woman to Watch Award is given to a woman with a consistent record of success, leadership and job excellence at the middle or senior management level.
Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award is presented to a woman who shows potential to be an influential leader within her company and the cable telecommunications industry.
Star Power - Woman in Technology Award recognizes a woman in a technology role who demonstrates outstanding personal and professional growth while interacting with other disciplines to transform our industry.
North Star - Advocate Award is presented to a man or woman who has a track record of devoting time and resources to the personal and professional development of others within the cable telecommunications industry.
All Star - Partner Award recognizes a non-operator or non-programmer company, group or organization which embraces diversity and raises the bar for others to do the same.
Nomination Eligibility
The WICT Touchstones of Leadership are a primary criterion used for selecting the award winners. Please review the Touchstones of Leadership carefully and incorporate them into your nomination. Specific award criteria are included in each award nomination submission form.
Nominations may be made by persons who are currently employed within the cable telecommunications industry.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 pm, Monday, February 2, 2009.
Nominations may be delivered via email:
Selection Process
Winners will be selected by a committee of industry leaders and current WICT Greater Texas Board Members, based on the criteria outlined on the nomination form.
Award Recipient/Honoree Notification
Honorees will be notified by March 15, 2009. In addition, letters will be sent to each award recipient’s supervisor and the individual who nominated the winner.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Form
Star of the Year - Inspiration Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 Star of the Year – Inspiration Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
The Star of the Year - Inspiration Award recognizes a woman who has a milestone year, is a respected role model, inspires others, and has made significant contributions to the industry over the course of her career. The recipient will be highly regarded by her peers, clients, and subordinates for high levels of career achievement and quality work-life balance.
Eligibility:
Recipient must be at a Director level or higher with at least five years in the cable telecommunications industry
Must be employed in the Texas cable telecommunications market or have Texas within her territory
Must not serve on the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star Gala steering committee or awards sub-committee
Must exhibit the Touchstones of Leadership - Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen. Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Company:
Phone:
Email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- Which of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership does this nominee most strongly personify, and how?
- Why do you believe this nominee has earned the Star of the Year – Inspiration Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilitieslisted for Star of the Year – Inspiration Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominee.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Form
Shining Star – Woman to Watch Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 Shining Star – Woman to Watch Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
The Shining Star – Woman to Watch Award recognizes a woman with a consistent record of success, leadership, and job excellence at the middle to senior management level. The recipient will inspire others, and serve as role model to others around her.
Eligibility:
Recipient must be at a Director level or higher within the cable telecommunications industry
Must be employed in the Texas cable telecommunications market or have Texas within her territory
Must not serve on the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star Gala steering committee or awards sub-committee
Must exhibit the Touchstones of Leadership - Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen. Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Company:
Phone:
Email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- Which of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership does this nominee most stronglypersonify, and how?
- Why do you believe this nominee has earned the Shining Star – Woman to Watch Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilitieslisted for the Shining Star Award – Woman to Watch Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominee.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Form
Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
The Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award recognizes an outstanding woman who shows potential to be an influential leader within her company and the cable telecommunications industry.
Eligibility:
- Must be at the Director level or lower
- Must be employed in the Texas cable telecommunications market or have Texas within her territory
- Must not serve on the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star Gala steering committee or awards sub-committee
- Must exhibit the Touchstones of Leadership - Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen. Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Company:
Phone:
Email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- Which of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership does this nominee most strongly personify, and how?
- Why do you believe this nominee has earned the Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilitieslisted for the Rising Star – Woman of the Future Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominee.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Form
Star Power – Woman in Technology Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 Star Power – Woman in Technology Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
Star Power – Woman in Technology Award recognizes a woman in a technology role who demonstrates outstanding personal and professional growth while interacting with other disciplines to transform our industry. This individual will be recognized for her consistent ability to:
Demonstrate a meaningful contribution to the industry
Exhibit a high level of knowledge, skill and professionalism
Be committed to community and professional activities that enhance the perception of the cable and telecommunications industry and women in technology
Eligibility:
Recipient must be employed in the Texas telecommunications/cable market or have Texas within her territory
Must not serve on the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star Gala steering committee or awards sub-committee
Must exhibit the Touchstones of Leadership - Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen. Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Company:
Phone:
Email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- Which of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership does this nominee most strongly personify, and how?
- Why do you believe this nominee has earned the Star Power – Woman in Technology Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilities listed for the Star Power – Woman in Technology Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominee.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Form
North Star – Advocate Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 North Star – Advocate Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
North Star – Advocate Award is presented to a man or woman who has a track record of devoting time and resources to the personal and professional development of others within the cable telecommunications industry. This person will be recognized for his/her
Support of company or industry mentoring and development programs,
Consistent commitment to the success of employees, colleagues and industry associates,
Ability to coach, lead and inspire others to achieve their full potential.
Eligibility:
Must have at least 5 years experience in the cable telecommunications industry
Must currently hold a management position
Must be employed in the Texas cable telecommunications market or have Texas within his or her territory
Must not serve on the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star Gala steering committee or awards sub-committee
Must exhibit the Touchstones of Leadership - Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen.Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Company:
Phone:
Email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- Which of the WICT Touchstones of Leadership does this nominee most stronglypersonify, and how?
- Why do you believe this nominee has earned the North Star – Advocate Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilitieslisted for the North Star – Advocate Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominee.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
2009 WICT Lone Star Award Nomination Submission Forms
All Star – Partner Award
Nomination Criteria and Deadlines:
WICT Greater Texas invites you to submit your nomination for the 2009 All Star – Partner Award. All nominations must be receivedvia email: y 5:00 pm CST, Monday, February 2, 2009.
All Star – Partner Award is presented to a company, group or organization which embraces diversity and raises the bar for others to do the same. It is meant for non-operators and non-programmer groups. The organization will be recognized for its support and advancement of the values represented within the WICT Foundation’s PAR Initiative standards:
Pay Equity where women are paid equal to men at every level.
Advancement opportunities where women are represented in equal numbers to men at every level.
Resources for work/life where companies' work/life support practices enable the ongoing advancement of women at all levels.
Eligibility:
Nominated organization must conduct a significant amount of business within or in support of the Texas cable telecommunications market.
Nominations should provide the following information.
Nominee company, group or organization name:
Contact person name:
Contact person title:
Contact person phone:
Contact person email address:
Nominated by:
Phone:
- How does this nominee organization support the values of the WICT Foundation’s PAR Initiative Standards?
- Why do you believe this nominee organization has earned the All Star – Partner Award?
- Please provide details as to how the nominee organization fits each of the desired qualities and eligibilities listed for the All Star – Partner Award.
Please include a detailed resume or biography in a separate document that includes specific information about your nominated company, group or organization.
Quotes and testimonials from others are also excellent data to include.
The selection committee members will rely solely on the material provided in the nomination packet.
WICT Touchstones of Leadership
Know Yourself.
Know what you stand for. Know where you're going.You must understand who you are before you can decide who you want to be. So take stock of your strengths and your weaknesses. Know your limitations. Set realistic goals for yourself, keeping in mind that a balance between work and life makes for a healthy leader. And, above all, know what you stand for. Maintain your own morals, values and ethics, so you can hold yourself - and others - to the standards you set. Then unleash the leader within you. Take your career by the horns and steer it in the exact direction you want it to go.
Communicate.
With passion and poise. In writing and in person. Communicating well means more than being articulate. It means being able to deliver a speech powerful enough to inspire an entire auditorium. And to put pen to paper in such a way that others can be rallied into action through the written word. It means negotiating for the best possible outcomes with both logic and compassion - and without failure. The ability to do all this is what makes a great communicator. And to do it all with conviction and passion is what makes a great leader.
Listen.
With more than just your ears. A true leader not only communicates well, she also listens well. She hears what everyone has to say and learns from them - adding to her knowledge and her ability to understand others. It is by listening with her heart as well as her head that she builds relationships and communities around her, and helps others grow into strong leaders.
Connect.
To your peers, your industry, and everything around you. You can't move forward without understanding where you are. So get to know your environment. The people you work with. The industry you work in. Immerse yourself in the economics and business practices that affect your company, your clients, and your customers. Keep your ear to the ground. Be aware of what your competition is up to, and gain the upper hand. Build a support system for yourself and those within your community. Great leaders get connected. Stay connected. And use every ounce of information to their advantage.
Be A Catalyst.
Raise standards. Promote respect. Set the wheels of change in motion. Progress is never made by standing still or by relying on the same tired, old ideas. It is up to leaders to push the envelope - to transform our industry by developing ideas that are bigger and better than ever before. So take initiative. Raise the bar and set higher standards. Demand equality on all fronts. Embrace diversity. And above all, never accept less respect than you offer others. Because change can only take hold if grounded in respect.
Be Fearless.
Take Risks. Be confident in your convictions. Bring others along.Great leaders look fear in the eye and use it to their advantage. As the force driving them into uncharted territory. And the adrenaline that keeps them climbing the corporate ladder. They are smart, strategic, and always ready to take action. They don't surrender or retreat. They're committed to their vision and believe in it above everything else. Because of this, others are willing to follow. Without fear.
Inspire.
And others will follow. Rally those around you to join in your mission. Be a mentor, a guide, and a role model - one who learns from what she teaches. Help those around you achieve their full potential with a helping hand that paves the way for future leaders. Be dynamic and strong and you will inspire others to embrace your vision as THE vision. The one they want to be part of. And the one they choose to follow.