ULM Women's Symposium Awards
The ULM Women's Symposium honors several women who have contributed to the fabric
and empowerment of women in northeast Louisiana.
The Legacy Award
The highest recognition bestowed by the ULM Women's Symposium Board. The Legacy Award
honors one extraordinary individual for her inspiration, dedication and significant
contribution to her community. The recipient of this award is known for her exemplary character, high level of integrity,
and ability to treat others with respect. The award winner has created a legacy by
charting a path for future generations of women. Nominees for this award have typically
been active in their career and/or community for at least 10 years.
Nomination form coming soon!
The Distinguished Leader Award
Honors a woman who has demonstrated a continual level of notable, sustained, and outstanding
contributions throughout her career. The recipient of this award has excelled within
a single organization or through collaboration with others. The award winner makes
an extraordinary effort to build relationships while providing exceptional guidance,
leadership, and dedication to the organization she is a part of. Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career field
and/or community for at least 5 years.
Nomination form coming soon!
The Rising Professional Award
Honors a woman who is making significant contributions as a young professional. The
recipient of this award strives to positively influence and inspire others and displays
outstanding involvement in her chosen field and/or community. Nominees for this award
have typically been active in their career and/or community 5 years or less.
Nomination form coming soon!
The Vanguard Award
Honors an individual or group that has lead by example both in and out of the workplace/organization to support gender equality. The recipient(s) believes
gender inclusion is a part of effective talent management, provides gender-aware mentoring
and coaching opportunities, and practices other-focused leadership. Nominees for the
award may be male or female and have typically been active in their career field/industry
and the community for at least 7 years. This is a new Award for 2018.
Nomination form coming soon!
2017 ULM Women's Symposium Award Recipients
2016 ULM Women's Symposium Award Recipients
