2011 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 2011 WICT Lone Star Awards dinner in July, 2011. We are excited to announce the Call for Nominations for the fourth annual WICT Lone Star Awards.

Nominations must be submitted by Monday, March 21, 2011, 5 p.m. Central.

Nomination Eligibility

«  The WICT Touchstones of Leadership -- Know Yourself. Communicate. Listen. Connect. Be A Catalyst. Be Fearless. Inspire. -- are the primary criteria used for selecting the award winners.

«  Nominations must be made by persons who are currently employed within the cable telecommunications industry.

«  Members of the WICT Greater Texas Lone Star steering committee or awards sub-committee are not eligible for selection.

«  Nominees must be employed in the Texas cable telecommunications market or have Texas within her territory.

«  Nominations must be delivered (word document preferred) via email:

Selection Process / Honoree Notification

Winners will be selected by a committee of industry leaders and current WICT Greater Texas Board Members.

The Selection Committee will rely solely on the submitted materials in reviewing nominations.

Honorees, nominators, and the honoree’s supervisor will be notified in April 2011.


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. The recipient will be highly regarded by her peers, clients, and subordinates for high levels of career achievement and quality work-life balance.

o  Recipient must be at a Vice President level (or equivalent) or higher with at least five years in the cable telecommunications industry

«  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. The recipient will inspire others, and serve as role model to others around her.

o  Recipient must be at a Director level or higher

«  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.

o  Must be at the Director level or lower

«  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:

o  Demonstrate a meaningful contribution to the industry

o  Exhibit a high level of knowledge, skill and professionalism

o  Be committed to community and professional activities that enhance the perception of the cable and telecommunications industry and women in technology

«  North Star - Advocate Award is presented to an executive 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 her (or his):

o  Support of company or industry mentoring and development programs

o  Consistent commitment to the success of employees, colleagues and industry associates

o  Ability to coach, lead and inspire others to achieve their full potential

«  All Star - Partner Award recognizes a non-operator or non-programmer company, group or organization that embraces diversity and raises the bar for others to do the same. It is meant for non-operators and non-programmer groups that work in support or partnership with the industry. The organization will be recognized for its support and advancement of the values represented within the WICT Foundation’s PAR Initiative standards:

o  Pay Equity where women are paid equal to men at every level

o  Advancement opportunities where women are represented in equal numbers to men at every level

o  Resources for work/life where companies' work/life support practices enable the ongoing advancement of women at all levels

o  Nominated organization must conduct a significant amount of business within or in support of the Texas cable telecommunications market


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.

2011 WICT Lone Star Awards Nomination Form

Nominee Information:

Name:

Title:

Company:

Address:

Phone:

Email address:

Nominator Information:

Name:

Title:

Company:

Address:

Phone:

Email address:

Supervisor Information:

Title:

Company:

Address:

Phone:

Email address:

Award Category (check one):

□  Star of the Year – Inspiration

□  Shining Star – Woman to Watch

□  Rising Star – Woman of the Future

□  Star Power – Woman in Technology

□  North Star – Advocate

□  All Star - Partner

1.  In 300 words or less, describe why the nominee is being nominated in the category checked above. (required)

2.  Choose three of the seven Touchstones of Leadership that best describe your nominee. In 150 words or less, provide specific examples of how the nominee personifies each of the three selected touchstones. (required)

□  Know Yourself.

□  Communicate.

□  Listen.

□  Connect.

□  Be A Catalyst.

□  Be Fearless.

□  Inspire.

3.  Chronological Resume / Career History (required)

4.  Personal / Family Narrative (optional)

5.  In addition to the above information, you may enclose quotes, testimonials and letters of support. (optional)