STEMMY Awards
Celebrating women who are making a difference in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine in the Kansas City Region.
7th Annual STEMMy Awards Gala Luncheon
Thursday, September 24, 2020 | Noon – 1:00 pm
Virtual Awards Celebration
About
Kansas City is doing its part to celebrate the 24% of women who contribute every day in the STEMM workforce. On September 24, 2020, 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 7th Annual STEMMy Awards Gala Luncheon. Nominations are closed.
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
PREMIUM SPONSOR
ROUNDTABLE SPONSORS
Lisa Ginter
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
CEO
Honorary Co-Chair
Neelima Parasker
SnapIT Solutions
President & CEO
Honorary Co-Chair
Kourtney Govro
Critical Alert
VP of Clinical Services and Business Development
Keynote
Meet the 2020 Winners
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.
WiSTEMM Champion
The WiSTEMM Champion Award recognizes a man or woman working in a STEMM field or in association with a STEMM field or organization. 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
The WiSTEMM Educator Award recognizes a full-time faculty member in a STEMM field. 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
The Student Achiever Award recognizes a female college student currently enrolled in a Kansas or Missouri college or university who has Professional Aspirations in a STEMM field. She has demonstrated Academic Achievements, shows exemplary Student Involvement in the campus / community organizations and is a Leader Amongst her Peers at her college or university.
Corporate HERO
The Corporate HERO Award recognizes 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.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Reserve your sponsorship today.
Email Kerry Gentry Hartnett, kerry@centralexchange.org to become a sponsor. Deadline for recognition in print is August 24.
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
- Lunch for 30 at your home or office for the Awards Celebration
- Unlimited invitations to the Benefactors Virtual Roundtable and STEMM topic chats
- Opportunity to host two STEMM topic chats
- Recognition at Benefactors Roundtable, in marketing materials, on sponsorship loop, in downloadable program, and in every lunch delivery box
- 2 dedicated social media posts on all CX platforms with reach of over 8,500
- Recognition at CX WiSTEMM programs
- 30 second ad to air during the Awards Celebration
PREMIUM SPONSOR
$5,000
- Lunch for 20 at your home or office for the Awards Celebration
- Unlimited invitations to the Benefactors Virtual Roundtable and STEMM topic chats
- Opportunity to host two STEMM topic chats
- Recognition at Benefactors Roundtable, in marketing materials, on sponsorship loop, in downloadable program, and in every lunch delivery box
- 1 dedicated social media posts on all CX platforms with reach of over 8,500
- Recognition at CX WiSTEMM programs
- 15 second ad to air during the Awards Celebration
ROUNDTABLE SPONSOR
$2,500
- Lunch for 10 at your home or office for the Awards Celebration
- Unlimited invitations to the Benefactors Virtual Roundtable and STEMM topic chats
- Opportunity to host a STEMM topic chat
- Recognition at Benefactors Roundtable, in marketing materials, on sponsorship loop, in downloadable program, and in every lunch delivery box
TABLE SPONSOR
$1,000
- Lunch for 10 at your home or office for the Awards Celebration
- Unlimited invitations to the Benefactors Virtual Roundtable and STEMM topic chats
- Recognition at Benefactors Roundtable, in marketing materials, on sponsorship loop, in downloadable program, and in every lunch delivery box
2019 STEMMY Award Winners
- Groundbreaking Leadership: Wendy Hageman, Burns & McDonnell; Eva Karp, Cerner
- Rising Trendsetter: Amber Stone, BlueCross BlueShield; Kellyann Jones-Jamtgaard, PrepKC
- Enterprising Innovator: Panela Leung, Generation Maker Lab
- WiSTEMM Champion: Cheryl Cooper, Sprint
- WiSTEMM Educator: Lesley Martin, Staley High School; Yugyung Lee, Ph.D, UMKC
- Student Achiever: Mikayla Bridgewater, University of Kansas
- Corporate Hero: Kiewit