Award Nomination Webform

2026 Award Nomination

Please complete all questions in order to submit your nomination. If a question is not applicable to you, write n/a. Deadline for submission is January 31, 2026. Thank you for supporting the Women's Symposium!

Women’s Symposium Awards Descriptions

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

Legacy Award

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

Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award

Honors an individual who has demonstrated a continual level of notable, sustained, and outstanding contributions throughout their career. The recipient of this award has excelled within a single organization or through collaboration with others. The award winner makes an extraordinary effort to build relationships while providing exceptional guidance, leadership, and dedication to the organization the individual is a part of. 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

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

Vanguard Award

Honors an individual or group that has led by example both in and 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. Nominees for this award have typically been active in their career field/industry and the community for at least 7 years.

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. 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. 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.

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What award are you nominating the person for?

Legacy Award

Lisa Miller Distinguished Leader Award

Kristin Chandler Rising Professional Award

Vanguard Award

Emerging Student Leader Award

Empowering Student Leader Award

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If you are self-nominating for a student leader award or submitting the required personal statement for the student leader awards, please include it here.

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