Path Lighter award
Janet Holloway Path Lighter Award
The Janet Holloway Path Lighter Award honors the founder of Women Leading Kentucky for her unwavering passion and commitment to elevating women. This award recognizes a Kentucky woman or non-binary person who has demonstrated achievement, growth and success in their profession. The recipient will be someone who inspires others through their work, ideas, and example.
Nominations
Criteria
Leadership ● Proven track record of growth, success and influence in their profession. Recognized as an influential trailblazer whose vision inspires others through their work, ideas and example
Mentoring ● Ability to elevate women by building relationships and encouraging success
Commitment to Improving Lives ● A role model whose accomplishments and contributions improve the lives of others.
Diversity ● Demonstrates a commitment to diversity inside and outside their profession.
Nominations
Requirements
- Must be a current Kentucky resident who has done most of their work within the Commonwealth.
- Must have a minimum of five years of professional leadership.
- Must not be a candidate for any political office in the year they are nominated.
How to
Nominate
Write a letter of recommendation detailing how the nominee has demonstrated and fulfilled the abovementioned criteria. Please include the following with your application:
- Your Contact information (name, title, company, email, and phone)
- Nominee contact information (name, title, company, email, and phone)
- Nominee bio or document listing work history/accomplishments/awards
Email letter of recommendation to Executive Director Carol Siler: carol@womenleadingky.com
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Past Award Recipients
Raquel Carter
Owner of Guide Realty
2023
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