Westmoreland County is proud to be called home to the annual Winners’ Circle awards program that showcases exceptional business pioneers and honors individuals for inspiring women to do great things in local communities.
Supported by Seton Hill University’s E-Magnify women’s business center, The Winners’ Circle awards program seeks to recognize community leaders who inspire others. Winners’ Circle awards include the prestigious ATHENA Award®, the Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, the Award for Community Service and the YWCA Rising Star Award.
2008 award winners include: Ruth Tolbert (Athena Award), Molly Robb Shimko (Award for Community Service), R. Yvonne Campos (Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award), and Karen Struble Myers (YWCA Rising Star Award).
2009 Award Criteria
Athena Award
• Awarded to a woman or man who devotes time and energy to improve quality of life for others
• Mentors other women to reach full leadership potential
• Demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in business or profession
Seton Hill University Entrepreneurial Excellence Award
• Awarded to an individual (man or woman), organization or business
• Advocates for growth and success of women-owned businesses
• Creative in promoting and supporting women to be valuable contributors to the Westmoreland County economy
Award for Community Service
• Presented to a woman who has contributed her time, resources and efforts to community organizations and community growth
• Contributes personal influence and involvement beyond job expectations
YWCA Rising Star
• Awarded to a woman, 30 years of age or under
• Exhibits early professional success and potential to obtain marked achievement
• Demonstrates willingness to help others, especially women and girls
Winners will be honored at the Winners’ Circle Award luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at Four Points by Sheraton, Greensburg, PA. For more information, please call Seton Hill University’s E-Magnify at 724-830-4625.
