Award Nominator Tips!
Thanks so much for your enthusiasm for and commitment to the WWIT Awards.
Here are some "How to Tips" for nominating your person!
Once again, here's the link to nominate
Choose the correct category from the list below. (If your nominees doesn't really fit into ANY category, feel free to choose an "almost" one, and make a note of that on your submission. We sometimes create a new category for a deserving person)
Before you submit your nomination, take a good look at the nomination form
It might help to make a copy of it so you can take notes.
If you don’t know a detail about your nominee, ask them. (or a coworker or relative)
The more you can tell us about your nominee's life and contributions, the better.
That said, less really IS more. Be concise.
PLEASE don’t send multiple nominations. One really well thought out and complete nomination is much better received than multiple “less than” submissions. Please appease the Awards Committee!
Special Note: The form does not save your work if you need to pause and go back to it later. We suggest you put all your information into a word document, then cut and paste into the form.
Here are the categories
Tradeswoman of the Year
This is a currently working tradesperson with at least four years’ experience. She has achieved a skill level respected by her peers, supervisors and the community, shows passion for her work and mutual respect for co-workers. Tell us about her achievements and contributions.
Lifetime Achievement
This is a pioneer, a woman who broke ground in her profession and is planning to retire. Tell us about her role as a mentor and/or advocate for other women in skilled trades careers, as well as her workplace accomplishments.
Active Advocate
This person has worked to further women’s roles in the skilled trades. This category is extremely broad. Among others, she/he may be an elected official, a counselor, a supervisor or simply a supportive co-worker. Detail her/his efforts toward steering and inspiring women, as well as opening closed doors and implementing change in attitudes.
Union Activist
This is a tradeswoman currently active in her union and seen by her peers as an informed and dynamic member of it. Elected status isn’t necessary. How has this person affected union attitudes toward women in the workplace?
Instructor
This person has worked as an instructor for at least four years. She/he has played a positive role as a teacher, mentor, counselor and advocate for women’s success in skilled trades. Tell us about this person’s enriching affect on students and the community.
Cathie Jett Workplace Leader
This person is a crew chief, foreman, supervisor or lead who demonstrates a continual commitment to supporting and sustaining women in the skilled trade workplace. What has this person done to show that commitment?
The Peggy Cook Apprentice Award
Peggy Cook was a WWII Rosie the Riveter and was featured on the 2008 Strength, Grace, Courage Calendar. She was also a journey level painter for most of her working life. Her endowment honors a women employed as an apprentice/trainee, one who is fully committed to a career as a tradeswoman, and shows competency, potential and enthusiasm for a long, successful skilled trades career. She strongly exhibits the “We can do it!” spirit of the Rosies.
The Josie Dunn Apprentice Award
Josie Dunn was a WWII Rosie the Riveter and was featured on the 2008 Strength, Grace, Courage Calendar. She was also a journey level painter for most of her working life. Her endowment honors a women employed as an apprentice/trainee, one who is fully committed to a career as a tradeswoman, and shows competency, potential and enthusiasm for a long, successful skilled trades career. She strongly exhibits the “We can do it!” spirit of the Rosies.
Honorable Mention
Union • Employer • Non-profit • Project
This award honors Groups/Projects who support, advocate and sustain women in the workplace. How has this entity made innovations, broken barriers and improved the status of women in skilled trades? (This is not an award for individuals)
Thank you for nominating!
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