This Award is established to mentor and promote Leadership among women of high potential in the State of Nevada. Through procedures established by the Committee, it may be awarded to one or two participants in the categories of Large Business or Government or Small Business/Entrepreneur. 

In or about March of each year, committee members will interview applicants who are professional or business woman of high potential and who has established herself in her sphere of interest.  The NV IWF Selection Committee will choose the recipient based on some the following guidelines:

• Substantive professional/work experience and significant specific accomplishments.
• Superior intellectual ability, as evidenced by academic, trade and/or industry training history and distinctions, recommendations, and essays.
• Current and potential leadership, indicated by professional, volunteer, and other activities, as well as through recommendations.
• Strength of character, motivation, and commitment to achieving goals.

If you'd like to serve on this committee, please send an email to the Committee Chair.

Click here to learn more about the award and the application process. 

Click here to go to The Founder's Award Recipients page. 

The Founder's Award Committee Members