Location:

Seawell Ballroom, Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Schedule:

5:00 – 6:15:  General Reception

6:20:  Opening Entertainment: Company Performance Team from Mile High Dance Center

6:30:  Dinner

7:00 – 8:30:  Walk of Fame Program

8:30 – 10:00:  Afterparty

Lodging

• You and your out-of-town guests are welcome to reserve a room at the Hotel Teatro at discounted rates until May 1^st. Reservations can be made by calling Juliana Lombardi, Sales Coordinator, at 303-228-1104 and ask for The WICT Network discount for the May 17^th Walk of Fame event. Discounted Parking is also available at $25/night.

Parking & Ground Transportation for the Event

• The Arts Complex Parking Garage can be accessed at 13th St & Arapahoe St. These are the parking rates:
  • Event Rate – $15
  • <1 hour – $5
  • 1-2 hours – $7
  • 2-5 hours – $10
  • 5-12 hours – $16
  • 12-24 hours – $21
  • Each additional 12 hours – $11
• Use the RTD Trip Planner – Rail lines D, F, and H; all stop at the Theatre District-Convention Center station and multiple Bus routes stop within one block of the complex.

We are incredibly grateful for our sponsors and auction donors. Some examples of auction items we are looking for:

• Sporting equipment and accessories
• Technology tools and gadgets
• Restaurant gift certificates
• Entertainment experiences (music, sports, etc.)
• Personal care experiences (spas, salons, etc.)
• Travel experiences (lodging, airfare, etc.)

This is a list of suggestions, we are open to all ideas! Please contact the following lisa_wright@comcast.com for more information.

We have multiple sponsorship opportunities for Walk of Fame. Please reach out to our Sponsorship and Registration team for ticket information.

Email: wict.rm.sponsorship@gmail.com

We are excited to offer Individual Tickets this year at $470 per person for front row seats and $430 per person for back row seats.

Tickets are available now until May 10, 2024. Seats are very limited, all sales are FINAL.

To purchase, please email wict.rm.sponsorship@gmail.com

The WICT Network: Rocky Mountain held its first Walk of Fame event in 2000 as a small awards ceremony for WICT members and industry professionals. Today, the Walk of Fame has grown to become the annual “who’s who” event for professionals in the cable telecommunications industry, attracting more than 600 guests each year. Honorees are announced in advance of the Walk of Fame event and their achievements are highly publicized throughout the industry. This even sells out every year, so get your tickets early!

Explore below to see who has been honored (last 10 years).

2023 Honorees

Award	Name	Title	Company
Woman of the Year	Amy Lynch	President, Northeast Division	Comcast
Woman in Tech	Katie Collins	Sr. Director, Mobile Services & Product Experience	Charter Communications
Mentor of the Year	David Debrecht	Vice President, Wireless Technologies	CableLabs
Industry Partner	Computer Futures represented by Elizabeth Lam	Sr. Community Program Manager
Leader to Watch	Barbara Nelms	Director, Technology Standards & Certifications	Charter Communications
Leader to Watch	Devaki Parma	Director, Wireless Products	Charter Communications
Leader to Watch	Jana Cornelison	Sr. Manager, Business Intelligence & Process Effectiveness	Comcast
Leader to Watch	Stephanie Brawley	Sr. Director, Video Operations	Charter Communications
Leader to Watch	Veronica Bloom	Sr. Director, Data Science	Charter Communications
Rising Star	Becky Woods	Project and Executive Manager	The Cable Center
Rising Star	Dana Linton	Principal Engineer	Charter Communications
Rising Star	Petr Kucheryavyy	Sr. Manager, Accessibility	Charter Communications
Lifetime Achievement	Charlotte Field	SVP, Network Operations	Charter Communications
Lifetime Achievement	Sherita Ceasar	Former SVP, Technology Environment & Strategy	Comcast
Volunteer of the Year	Elizabeth Moorhead	Principal Security Engineer	Charter Communications

 

2022 Honorees

Award	Name	Title	Company
Woman of the Year	Shannon Saviers	Vice President	Sand Cherry Associates
Woman in Technology	Michelle O. Johnson	Sr. Director, Planning and Design	Comcast
Mentor of the Year	Camilla Formica	Chief Revenue Officer	NCTI
Industry Partner of the Year	Stacey Slaughter	President, CEO	NCTI
Lifetime Achievement Award	Jana L. Henthorn	Industry Leader, Community Activist
Leader to Watch	Raquenel Garcia	Sr. Director, Data Insights	Charter
Leader to Watch	Michelle Vendelin	Director, Innovation Services	CableLabs
Leader to Watch	Kelly Overton	Sr. Product Manager	Charter
Leader to Watch	Hope Pompey	Sr. Manager, Tech Ops	Comcast
Leader to Watch	Hannah Hardi	Marketing Director	The Cable Center
Leader to Watch	Gia Roe	Director, Lab Engineering	Charter
Leader to Watch	Crystal Allen	Executive Director, Customer Engagement Marketing	CSG
Rising Star	Prathima Chaganty	Operations Engineer	Comcast
Rising Star	Jessica Loomer	Sr. Manager, Accessibility	Charter
Young Person to Watch	Laura Ivonne Jaime Gonzalez		DSST College View High School

2020/2021 Honorees

Award	Name	Title	Company
Woman of the Year	Dana Filip-Crandall	SVP, Customer Experience and Call Center Operations	Comcast
Woman in Technology	Jennifer Andreoli-Fang	Distinguished Technologist	CableLabs
Mentor of the Year	Brian Lucyk	Managing Director	Slalom Consulting
Industry Partner of the Year	Larry Wolcott	President	Rocky Mountain SCTE
Leader to Watch	Stacy Adams	Senior Manager, Innovation & Incubation	Comcast
Leader to Watch	Michelle Hunt	Director, Engineering	Charter
Leader to Watch	Kevin Uyeno	Director, Project Deployment	Charter
Leader to Watch	Susan Woolard	Principal Engineer, Voice Engineering	Comcast
Leader to Watch	Michael Wulf	Manager, HR Analytics	Charter
Rising Stars	Andrea Carricato	Service Delivery Coordinator	Zayo
Rising Stars	Shelly Moorman	Senior Enterprise Product Manager	Charter
Young Person to Watch	Keidyfer Leon	Student	Overland High School

2019 Honorees

Award	Name	Company
Woman of the Year	Jodi Robinson	Charter
Woman in Technology	Elisia Reed	Charter
Mentor of the Year	Shane Portfolio	Comcast
Industry Partner of the Year	Rachel Beisel	CableLabs
Leader to Watch	Cindi Thompson	Charter
Leader to Watch	Jen Shadboldt	Charter
Leader to Watch	Janice Silver	The Cable Center
Leader to Watch	Megan McCourt-Merk	Sand Cherry Associations
Leader to Watch	Jill Johnson	Comcast
Leader to Watch	Jason Foisy	Comcast
Rising Stars	Denise Hunt	Comcast
Rising Stars	Daisy Henderson	Comcast
Rising Stars	Robin Perman	Comcast
Rising Stars	Courtney Beckham	Charter
Young Woman to Watch	Monserrat Vazquez	The Cable Center

 

Award	Name	Title	Company
Woman of the Year	Jana Henthorn	President & CEO	The Cable Center
Woman in Technology	Laura Moche	Senior Director Engineering	Charter
Mentor of the Year	David Eng	Distinguished Engineer	Comcast
Industry Partner of the Year	Sand Cherry	Boutique Consulting Firm	Sand Cherry
Woman to Watch	Holly Hinze	Director Commercial/Residential Products	Charter
Woman to Watch	Marjorie Truitt	Director Residential Product Reporting	Charter
Woman to Watch	Kelley Rapoza	Director Technology Services	Charter
Woman to Watch	Jennifer Kramer	Director Human Resources	Comcast
Woman to Watch	Christina Stephens	Director Technical Operations	Comcast
Woman to Watch	Lisa Schwab		UpRamp/Cable Labs
Young Woman to Watch	Sravani Katamaneni	STEM School	Highlands Ranch

 

17th Annual Walk of Fame May 25th, 2017
NAME	Award	Company
Robyn Tolva	Woman of the Year	Charter Communications
Adrianne Hinds	Woman in Technology	Cablelabs
Rich Jennings	Mentor of the Year	Comcast
Slalom Consulting	Industry Partner of the Year	Slalom
Ashley Berry	Young Woman to Watch
Frances Augustine	Woman to Watch	Comcast
Kinsley Civili	Woman to Watch	Charter Communications
Kei Foo	Woman To watch	Charter Communications
Lisa Vandermark	Woman To watch	CSG
Robin Veit	Woman To Watch	Starz
Emily Winger	Woman  To Watch	Comcast

16th Annual Walk of Fame 2016
NAME	Award	Company	Title
Jenelle Chaplin	Woman To Watch	Comcast	Director, Customer Care Strategic Initiatives (west division)
Shashikala Shamarao	Woman To Watch	Charter Communications	Director, Technology Services
Erin Kusmierski (Toney)	Woman To Watch	Charter Communications	Director, Wireless Internet Products
Grace Wiggins	Woman To Watch	Charter Communications	Sr. Supply Chain Demand Planner
Natalie Makowka	Woman To Watch	Comcast	Sr. IT Solutions (Comcast Business)
Judy Batenburg	Woman in Technology	Starz	SVP IT Services
Christopher Marsh	Mentor of the Year	TWC	VP of Web & Commerce Engineering
Sarah Gustashaw	Woman of the Year	Comcast	VP, Finance Mountain West

16th Annual Walk of Fame May 21, 2015
NAME	Award	Company	Title
Kathy Carrington	Woman of the Year	Charter Communications	Senior VP-Corporate Services
Rich DiGeronimo	Mentor of the Year	Charter Communications	Executive VP, Product & Strategy
Maria Rothschild	Woman in Technology	Comcast	Director, National Video Deployment Engineering
Tom Gorman	Partner of the Industry	opXL, LLC	President
Megan Reeder-Holman	Woman to Watch	Starz Entertainment, LLC	VP of Sales & Affiliate Marketing
Pamela Kelley	Woman to Watch	Comcast	Senior Director Human Resources – Nat’l Customer Ops
Angela Peleschka	Woman to Watch	Comcast West Division	Vice President Credits and Collections
Cat Reusswig	Woman to Watch	Time Warner Cable	Sr. Director Web Portals, Engineering Web & Commerce
Kris Shrader	Woman to Watch	Comcast West Division	Director of Outsourcing Operations

15th Annual Walk of Fame May 22, 2014
NAME	Award	Company	Title
Maggie Chan Jones	Woman of the Year	Level 3	Senior VP, Marketing
Steve White	Mentor of the Year	Comcast – West Division	President
Michael Turner	Partner of the Industry	RevGen Partners	President & CEO
Angela Plomondon	Woman in Technology	Charter Communications	Senior Director, Video Operations
Cheryl Davis	Woman to Watch	Charter Communications	Senior Director, Product Management
Sally Huriaux	Woman to Watch	Comcast – Mile High Region	Director, Project Management
Adrianne Steiss	Woman to Watch	CSG International	Executive Director, Global Corporate Marketing
Michelle White	Woman to Watch	Comcast – West Division	Senior Director, FP&A
MacKenzie Roebuck-Walsh	Woman to Watch	Comcast – West Division	Manager, Customer Experience

14th Annual Walk of Fame May 2, 2013
NAME	Award	Company	Title
Amy Blair	Woman of the Year	Liberty Global, Inc.	Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Peter Kalan	Mentor of the  Year	CSG International	Chief Executive Officer and President
Nancy Davoust	Woman in Technology	Comcast Cable	Distinguished Enginneer Systems & Security Architect
Jodi Robinson	Woman in Technology	Starz Entertainment	VP Internet & Interactive Technology
Billi Capra	Teamwork in Innovation	Altitude Sports & Entertainment	Vice President, Broadcast Services
Kim Carroll	Woman to Watch	Charter Communications	Senior Director Strategic Program Management Office
Camille Hammond	Woman to Watch	Disney & ESPN Media Networks	Senior Director Field Sales
Veronica “Roni” Jellison	Womant to Watch	Comcast Cable – West Division	VP, Business Class Customer Service Stategy & Operations
Lori Lemmen	Womant to Watch	WOW! Internet Cable Phone	Director, Program Management Office
Kalpa Subramanian	Woman to Watch	Comcast Cable	Director, National Engineering & Technical Operations
Alexandra Ballas	Woman to Watch	Comcast Cable	Manager Public Relations Mile High Region

View a pdf of award categories

Woman of the Year

• A female in the Telecommunications Industry at the VP level or above who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership and embodies The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry.
• An Executive who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout their career to their company and the overall industry.
• An Executive who has achieved top industry status and shows great resolve to help others along their path.
• An Executive who champions gender diversity efforts, embraces exemplary diversity and inclusion practices, and who consistently enables women in Telecommunications to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through their passion, words, and actions.
• An Executive who takes initiative, leads by example, is a role model to others in the industry, and demonstrates strong leadership skills and business savvy.
• An Executive who is active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
• Nominee must have at least five years total in the industry (does not have to be consecutive).
• Nominee must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Woman in Technology

• A female in the Telecommunications Industry at the Director level or above who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership and embodies The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry.
• A leader who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout their career to their company and the overall industry because of their impressive technical knowledge and accomplishments, and/or their demonstrated expertise in delivering new products or technology.
• A leader who is committed to the continued growth of women pursuing careers in technology, champions gender diversity efforts, embraces exemplary diversity and inclusion practices.
• A leader who is committed to supporting Middle School, High School, and/or College student STEM outreach and programs.
• A leader who takes initiative, leads by example, and whose passion about technology inspires others.
• A leader who is active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
• Nominee must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Mentor of the Year

• An individual in the Telecommunications Industry at the Director level or above.
• An individual in the Telecommunications Industry who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership and embodies The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry.
• An individual with a strong history of mentoring and coaching women throughout their career.
• An individual who consistently enables women in Telecommunications to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through their passion, words, and actions.
• An individual who supports the development and/or expansion of mentoring programs within their company and/or the industry.
• A leader who is active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
• Nominee must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Industry Partner of the Year

• A Telecommunications Industry company/representative that is not a Cable Operator or Programmer.
• A company/representative who is a key champion of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter, exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership, and supports The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry.
• A company/representative who champions gender diversity efforts, embraces exemplary diversity and inclusion practices, and who consistently enables women in Telecommunications to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through the company’s/representative’s passion, words, and actions.
• A company/representative that takes initiative, leads by example, is a role model to other companies/people in the industry, and demonstrates strong leadership and business savvy.
• If nominating a company, company must have a Colorado, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, and/or Nebraska presence.
• If nominating an individual, they must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Leader to Watch

• A leader in the Telecommunications Industry at the Manager, Sr. Manager, Director, or Sr. Director level (or technical equivalent) who shows tremendous potential and growth, and with impressive professional accomplishments.
• A leader who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership.
• A leader who champions gender diversity efforts, embraces diversity and inclusion practices.
• A leader with a strong commitment to their company and the industry at large.
• A leader who takes initiative, leads by example, and whose passion about their work inspires others.
• A leader who is active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
• Nominee must have at least one year in the industry.
• Nominee must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Rising Star

• A front/first line leader (a people manager of individual contributors) or individual contributor in the Telecommunications Industry.
• A rising star who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership.
• A rising star who leads by example, and demonstrates remarkable potential through their extraordinary performance, engagement, and impact on their team.
• A rising star who shows a willingness to grow personally and professionally.
• Nominee must have at least one year in the industry.
• Nominee must be a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter by 02/01/24, as confirmed by The WICT Network Global, and reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states.

Young Person to Watch

• A current or recently graduated (in the last 6 months) High School or College student who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership.
• A High School or College student who demonstrates remarkable potential through their extraordinary leadership, creative problem-solving, and courage in the face of life’s challenges.
• A High School or College student who shows tremendous potential and growth, and who has impressive personal, school, and community accomplishments.
• A High School or College student who takes initiative, leads by example, and whose passion inspires others.
• Ideally, the nominee will have an interest in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Technology, or Telecommunications career.
• Nominee must reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, and Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time in one of those states.

Lifetime Achievement

• An individual who retired (or is retiring) from the Telecommunications Industry at the VP level or above in 2023 or 2024 who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout their career to their company and the overall industry.
• An individual who exemplifies The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership and embodies The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry.
• An individual with a reputation as a mentor and/or sponsor in the industry and inspires those around them.
• An individual who champions gender diversity efforts, embraces exemplary diversity and inclusion practices, and who consistently enables women in Telecommunications to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through their passion, words, and actions.
• An individual who is active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter.
• Nominee must have at least ten years total in the industry (does not have to be consecutive).

Woman of the Year

• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address all 7.
• How does the nominee embody The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry?
• What high level contributions has the nominee made to their company and the industry?
• How does the nominee champion gender diversity efforts and embrace exemplary equity, diversity, and inclusion practices?
• How does the nominee take initiative, lead by example, serve as a role model to others in the industry, and/or demonstrate strong leadership skills and business savvy?
• How is the nominee active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee have at least five years total in the industry (does not have to be consecutive)?
• Is the nominee a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ supervisor, peers, and/or industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

Woman in Technology

• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• How does the nominee embody The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry?
• Tell us about the nominee’s technical passion and knowledge, technical accomplishments, and/or demonstrated technical expertise.
• How does the nominee support Middle School, High School, and/or College student STEM outreach and programs?
• How is the nominee active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Is the nominee a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee as it relates to this award?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ supervisor, peers, and/or industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

Mentor of the Year

• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• How does the nominee embody The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry?
• How has the nominee mentored women throughout their career?
• How has the nominee mentored men throughout their career?
• How has the nominee supported the development and/or expansion of mentoring programs within their company and/or the industry?
• How is the nominee active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Is the nominee a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee as it relates to this award?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ supervisor, peers, and/or industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

Industry Partner of the Year

• Tell us about this company – what is its professional mission?
• How does the company champion The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• How does the company champion The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry?
• How does the company champion gender diversity efforts and embrace exemplary equity, diversity, and inclusion practices?
• How does the company consistently enable women in Telecommunications to achieve their full potential, as evidenced through the company’s/representative’s passion, words, and actions?
• How is this company/representative a role model to other companies/people in the industry?
• Does this company have a Colorado presence?
• If you are nominating an individual, are they a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• How do you think this company’s leadership/representative would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this company/representative as it relates to this award?

Leader to Watch

• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• How does the nominee show tremendous potential and growth?
• What are the nominee’s high level professional accomplishments?
• How is the nominee committed to their company and the industry?
• How does the nominee champion gender diversity efforts and embrace exemplary equity, diversity, and inclusion practices?
• Does the nominee have at least one year in the industry?
• How is the nominee active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Is the nominee a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee as it relates to this award?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ supervisor, peers, and/or industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

Rising Star

• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• Is this nominee a front/first line leader (a people manager of individual contributors) or an individual contributor?
• How does the nominee show tremendous potential?
• How does the nominee show a willingness to grow personally and professionally?
• Does the nominee have at least one year in the industry?
• Is the nominee a member of The WICT Network Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee as it relates to this award?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ supervisor, peers, and/or industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

Young Person to Watch

• Is the nominee a current or recently graduated (in the last 6 months) High School or College student?
• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address at least 4 of the 7. Many previous winners’ nominations have included all 7.
• How does the nominee demonstrate their leadership, creative problem-solving, and/or courage in the face of life’s challenges?
• What are the nominee’s high level personal, school, and/or community accomplishments?
• Is the nominee interested in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), Technology, or Telecommunications career?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee as it relates to this award?

Lifetime Achievement

• Is this nominee retiring in 2024, or did they retire in 2023 from the Telecommunications Industry?
• How does the nominee exemplify The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership? Please address all 7.
• How does the nominee embody The WICT Network’s mission to develop women leaders who transform the industry?
• What high level contributions has the nominee made to her company and the industry?
• How has the nominee mentored and/or sponsored others in the industry?
• How does the nominee inspire those around them?
• How does the nominee champion gender diversity efforts and embrace exemplary equity, diversity, and inclusion practices?
• How is the nominee active in their support of, and/or time with The WICT Network Global and/or the Rocky Mountain Chapter?
• Does the nominee have at least ten years total in the industry (does not have to be consecutive)?
• Does the nominee reside in Colorado, Utah, Nebraska, Montana, or Wyoming – or spend at least half of their time supporting teams/employees in one of those states?
• How do you think this nominee would react to being chosen for this award?
• Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this nominee?
• Include at least two endorsements from the nominees’ peers and industry leaders. Include names, titles, and email addresses. (May be uploaded as one or more separate documents here).

The WICT Network Touchstones of Leadership form the foundation for all of WICT’s initiatives serving as a compass along the path of strategic and effective leadership development.

KNOW YOURSELF and what you stand for and where you are headed.
You must understand who you are before you can decide who you want to be. Take stock of your strengths and weaknesses, and understand your limitations. Set realistic goals for yourself, keeping in mind that a balance between work and life makes for a healthy leader. Maintain your own morals, values and ethics, so you can hold yourself to the high standards you set. Unleash the leader within you, taking control of your career and steering it in the precise direction you want to go.

COMMUNICATE with passion and poise, in writing and in-person.
The strongest communicato​​rs do more than just talk. Aspire to deliver a speech powerful enough to inspire an entire auditorium or to put pen to paper in such a way that others can be rallied into action through the power of your words. Learn to negotiate for the best possible outcomes with both logic and compassion. The ability to do all this will make you a communicator who embodies conviction and passion – qualities a great leader needs to succeed.

LISTEN with more than just your ears. 
Strive to be an active listener who processes what is being conveyed and learn from people through their words. It is by listening with your heart, as well as your head, that you will build lasting relationships strengthening your cohort and helping others around you to grow along the way.

CONNECT to your peers, your industry, and everything around you.
You cannot move forward without a keen understanding of your network – the people you work with and the industry you work in. Immerse yourself in the economics and business practices that affect your company, clients, and colleagues. Keep your ear to the ground. Be aware of your competition and gain the upper hand. Build a support system for yourself and those within your community. Great leaders get connected and stay connected, using every ounce of information to their advantage.

BE A CATALYST and set the wheels of change in motion.
Progress is never made by standing still or by relying on the same old ideas. As a leader you must push the envelope to transform our industry with innovative concepts that are bigger and better than ever before. Take initiative. Raise the bar. Demand equality on all fronts and embrace diversity. Above all, never accept less respect than you offer others, because change can only take hold if it is grounded in respect.

BE FEARLESS and confident in your convictions as you take risks and bring others along.
To be a great leader, look fear in the eye and turn it to your advantage as the force driving you into uncharted territory. Use the adrenaline to keep climbing the corporate ladder. Don’t surrender or retreat. Commit to your vision and believe in it above everything else. Others will sense your conviction and be willing to follow – without fear.​

INSPIRE and others will follow.
Rally those around you to support your vision. 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 one they want to be part of, and the one they choose to follow.

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