Groundbreaking Leadership

The Groundbreaking Leadership Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has made significant contributions to the STEMM community.  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, demonstrates social responsibility and invests in employee culture.

Rising Trendsetter

The Rising Trendsetter Award recognizes a woman in STEMM who has demonstrated significant achievement early in her career.  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 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, demonstrates social responsibility and invests in employee culture.

Enterprising Innovator

The Enterprising Innovator Award recognizes a woman business owner in a STEMM field.  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 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, demonstrates social responsibility and invests in others.

The Central Exchange Women in STEMM (WiSTEMM) initiative is the Kansas City Region’s premier effort to recognize, advance and promote women working in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine. Our annual luncheon celebrates the accomplishments of women in STEMM by recognizing business and civic leaders, students and educators, entrepreneurs and advocates who work together to increase gender diversity in our business ecosystem. Your sponsorship of this annual luncheon will position your company as a leader in supporting and growing women STEMM professionals.

PRESENTING SPONSOR
$10,000

• 2 Tables of 10 with priority seating at Awards Luncheon
• 20 Invitations to the VIP Networking Reception the evening prior to the Luncheon
• 20 Invitations to the Benefactor’s Breakfast held two weeks prior to the Luncheon
• Recognition from stage, in print materials, on sponsorship loop, social media and event website
• Opportunity to provide comments from the stage at the Luncheon
• Recognition at the Benefactor’s Breakfast
• Full page ad in Awards Luncheon Program Book
• Opportunity to provide promotional gift to attendees

PREMIUM SPONSOR
$5,000

• 2 Tables of 10 at Awards Luncheon
• 10 Invitations to the VIP Networking Reception the evening prior to the Luncheon
• 10 Invitations to the Benefactor’s Breakfast held two weeks prior to the Luncheon
• Recognition from stage, in print materials, on sponsorship loop, social media and event website