Women's Symposium

Women's Symposium Awards

The Women's Symposium honors several individuals who have contributed to the fabric and empowerment of women and inclusion in northeast Louisiana.听

2026 Nominations open December 1, 2025

Nomination Deadline January 31, 2026

Legacy Award听

The highest recognition bestowed by the Women's Symposium Board. The Legacy Award honors one extraordinary individual for their inspiration, dedication and significant contribution to the community.听听The recipient听of this award is known for exemplary听character, high level of integrity, and听ability to treat others with respect. The award winner听has听created听a legacy by charting a path for future generations of women.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career and/or community for at least 10 years.听

Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award

Honors an individual who has demonstrated a continual level of notable, sustained, and outstanding contributions throughout their career. The听recipient听of this award听has excelled听within a single organization or through collaboration with others.听The award winner makes an extraordinary effort to build relationships while providing exceptional guidance, leadership, and dedication to the organization the individual is a听part of.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career field and/or community for at least 5 years.

Kristin Chandler Rising Professional Award听

Honors an individual who is making significant contributions as a young professional. The recipient of this award strives to positively influence and inspire others听and displays outstanding involvement in their chosen field and/or community.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career and/or community 5听years or less.听

Vanguard Award

Honors an individual or group that has led by example both in and听out of the workplace/organization to support gender equality. The recipient(s) believes gender inclusion is a part of effective talent management, provides gender-aware mentoring and coaching opportunities, and practices other-focused leadership.听Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career field/industry and the community for at least 7 years.听听

Emerging Student Leader Award

Honors a ULM student who contributes to the empowerment, motivation, and encouragement of fellow peers and fosters positive change. The recipient of this award shows exemplary leadership qualities through student organizations, academic excellence, and community service. The award winner represents the student body with a high regard of respect and inclusion.听Recipients must have a 2.75 minimum GPA and at least 60 hours of ULM college credit. A personal statement of 300-350 words detailing why one is deserving of the scholarship must be submitted with the application, along with one letter of support.

Empowering Student Leader Award

Awarded to a non-traditional ULM student who is committed to empowering themselves and others around them, all while continuing to pursue and education.听Applicants must have a 2.5 minimum GPA, be in good academic standing at ULM, and at least 25 years of age. A personal statement of 300-350 words detailing why one is deserving of the scholarship must be submitted with the application, along with one letter of support. This is a new award for 2020.

2025 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2025 Legacy Award, Darian Atkins
  • 2025 Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award, Amanda Hatten Edge
  • 2025 Kristin Chandler Rising Professional Award, Abigail Handy-Garcia
  • 2025 Vanguard Award, Jessica Bostic
  • 2025 Emerging Student Leader Award, Michayla Myles
  • 2025 Empowering Student Leader Award, Camille Cirilo

2024 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2024 Legacy Award - Dr. Janet Haedicke
  • 2024 Distinguished Leader Award - Courtney Hornsby
  • 2024 Rising Professional Award - Jamie Mayes
  • 2024 The Vanguard Award - Dr. Whitney Sivils-Sawyer
  • 2024 Emerging Student Leader Scholarship - Maya Melancon
  • 2024 Empowering Student Leader Scholarship - Hanna Flynn Singh

2023 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2023 Legacy Award - Dr. Christella Dawson听
  • 2023 Distinguished Leader Award - Jennifer Hull Haneline听
  • 2023 Rising Professional Award - K'Shana Hall听
  • 2023 The Vanguard Award - Kristopher Kelley
  • 2023 Emerging Student Leader Scholarship - Kelly Morgan听
  • 2023 Empowering Student Leader Scholarship - Kiara Richard

2022 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2022 Legacy Award - Dr. Gwenn Jackson
  • 2022 Distinguished Leader Award - Ashley Hubenthal
  • 2022 Rising Professional Award - Maggie Generoso
  • 2022 The Vanguard Award - Friday Ellis
  • 2022 Emerging Student Leader Scholarship - Brook Little
  • 2022 Empowering Student Leader Scholarship - Anna Grigsby

2021 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2021 Legacy Award - Sue Nicholson
  • 2021 Distinguished Leader Award - Dr. Tixie Tooke-Rawlins
  • 2021 Rising Professional Award - Jerrica Bennett
  • 2021 The Vanguard Award - Dr. Richard Shrubb
  • 2021 Emerging Student Leader Scholarship - Shacorria Green
  • 2021 Empowering Student Leader Scholarship - Brittany McNamara

2020 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2020 Legacy Award - Janet Durden
  • 2020 Distinguished Leader Award - Ashley Ellis
  • 2020 Rising Professional Award - Kim Shepard
  • 2020 The Vanguard Award - Dr. Jim Henderson
  • 2020 Emerging Student Leader Scholarship - Bria Winfree
  • 2020 Empowering Student Leader Scholarship - Victoria Morris

2019 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2019 Legacy Award - Betty Scott Cummins
  • 2019 Distinguished Leader Award - Susan Hoffman
  • 2019 Rising Professional Award - Kandice Guice
  • 2019 The Vanguard Award - Dr. Eric Pani
  • 2019 Emerging Student Leader Award - Sydney Canfield

2018 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

  • 2018 Legacy Award - Cindy Rogers
  • 2018 Distinguished Leader Award - Linda Holyfield
  • 2018 Rising Professional Award - Kelsea McCrary
  • 2018 The Vanguard Award - Dr. Ron Berry
  • 2018 Emerging Student Leader Award - Nirali Patel

2017 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

2016 Women's Symposium Award Recipients

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