Women in Industry Woman of the Year Award
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Women in Industry Woman of the Year Award
The Women in Industry Division’s Woman of the Year awardrecognizes women who have demonstrated excellence in leading, motivating, and developing others within the pulp, paper, tissue, packaging and supporting industries. She has had an impact on those around her and has motivated and developed others around her.
Nominees should have demonstrated the following qualities:
LEADERSHIP:Has demonstrated excellent leadership skills within their company, community and/or volunteer activities. Leading by example.
IMPACT:Has had a visible and/or tangible impact on fellow employees, whether subordinates or others within their company, through actions or activities.
DEVELOPING OTHERS:Has been dedicated to mentoring within or outside of her company, provided support for rising professionals, and been actively engaged in career coaching.
PRESENCE:在他们的组织或领域中具有可视性，在行动和语言中表现出高度正直，并描绘出一种力量和信心的形象，鼓舞人心。
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, EQUITY:Nominee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive environment in all that they do.
Requirements for Selection:
An individual employed in the pulp, paper, board, tissue or supporting industry. While encouraged, nominees do not have to be TAPPI members.
Submission Deadline:
The nomination form must be submitted by December 1st.
Selection and Presentation:
The Women of the Year is selected by the Women in Industry Executive Council and the Women in Industry Celebrating Women Leaders Subcommittee. The awardee will be named in late winter of the following year with the award presented at TAPPICon.
2022 Woman of the Year Winner |
TAPPI is pleased to announce Deanna Duram, Managing Consultant with Trinity Consultants as this years Woman of the Year selected by the Women in Industry Executive Council and the Women in Industry Celebrating Women Leaders Subcommittee . |
Past Honorees: 2017Nicki Slusser, Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company 2020Adele Elice-Invaso, APPITA 2021Paula Hajakian, USG |
Please visitTAPPI’s Awards and Scholarshipsto submit your nomination today!
The Division Leadership and Service Award
The Division Leadership and Service Award is intended to recognize an individual for outstanding leadership and exceptional service to the Women in Industry Division which have resulted in significant and demonstrable benefits to the Division's members.
2018Heather B. Jennings, Probiotic Solutions
2021Maja Mejsner, Valmet