STEMMY Awards

Celebrating women who are making a difference in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine in the Kansas City Region.

SAVE THE DATE!

5th Annual STEMMy Awards

Thursday, September 27, 2018

Groundbreaking Leadership Award

A woman with 15+ years of post-graduate experience in a STEMM field
She currently holds a leadership position in her organization
She has made significant contributions to the STEMM community
She lives in the KC metro or surrounding region
She is currently work in a STEMM field
She is a Champion of women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, support women entering or growing STEMM careers and celebrate achievements by women in STEMM.
She is a 360 Degree Leader who casts a vision, sets and attains goals, learns from other leaders, mentors others, influences peers, propels innovation and change.
She is known for her Industry Excellence as an expert on product/service/process, have a history of high quality results, customer loyalty, be a contributor to progress in her industry and be involved in professional organizations.
She is Engaged in Community, in efforts that impact our community, drives positive economic trends, demonstrate social responsibility and invests in employee culture.

Rising Trendsetter Award

A woman with less than 15 years of experience
She has demonstrated significant achievement early in her career
She is involved in the STEMM community
She lives in the KC metro or surrounding region
She is currently work in a STEMM field
She is an Influencer of women in STEMM, showing peer recognition and peer support
She is an Emerging Leader for women in STEMM, be involved in STEMM activities either in her company or in the community
She demonstrates Industry Excellence by influencing others in her STEMM field and is a viewed as a key contributor in the company / industry of her chosen STEMM field
She is Engaged in Community, in efforts that impact our community, drives positive economic trends, demonstrate social responsibility and invests in employee culture.

Enterprising Innovator

A woman business owner in a STEMM field for a minimum of 1 year
She works / does business in the Kansas City area or surrounding region
She demonstrates Exemplary Leadership in her business establishing a strong vision and achieving great success
She demonstrates Industry Excellence by influencing others in her STEMM field and is a viewed as a key contributor in the company / industry of her chosen STEMM field.
She is Engaged in Community, in efforts that impact our community, drives positive economic trends, demonstrate social responsibility and invests in others

WiSTEMM Champion

A man or women working in a STEMM field or in association with a STEMM field or organization
He/she lives in the KC metro or surrounding region
He/she is a Bridge Builder who casts a vision for gender equality and acts on that vision
He/she is an Advocate for women in STEMM, supporting women entering or growing STEMM careers promoting women in his/her workplace or in the community
He/she is a Champion for women in STEMM, promoting gender equity in leadership roles, and celebrating the achievements of women in STEMM

WiSTEMM Educator

A full-time faculty member in a STEMM field
She has a minimum of 5 years of experience
She is recognized by her institution/community as an Excellent Educator based upon student or faculty assessments and community accolades
She is an Engaged Leader promoting student involvement in STEMM related activities (e.g. faculty sponsor of an engineering organization)

Student Achiever

A female college student currently enrolled in a Kansas or Missouri college or university
She has Professional Aspirations in a STEMM field
She has demonstrated Academic Achievements
She shows exemplary Student Involvement in the campus / community organizations
She is a Leader Amongst her Peers at her college or university

Corporate HERO

A company (large or small) or a non-profit that promotes women in STEMM
The company/non-profit is actively Engaged in the Community in the KC Metro area STEMM related activities / organizations
The company/non-profit provides is Highly Supportive of women working in STEMM fields and provides benefits in the form of education, company events, comradery and social events

About

Kansas City is doing its part to celebrate the 24% of women who contribute every day in the STEMM workforce. On September 27, 2018, the Central Exchange will once again celebrate the accomplishments of all women in Kansas City who are setting trends and breaking barriers in their STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine) fields at the 4th annual STEMMy Awards Luncheon.