Unsung Heroines

A principal goal of the Professional Women's Association is to develop awareness throughout the campus community of women's contributions to the mission of UCSB. With this goal in mind and for the tenth year, we are asking for nominations of women who consistently make our campus a better place. Some Unsung Heroines work quietly behind the scenes, others may be more widely known; each share a firm commitment to the mission of UCSB. Many nominees volunteer outside their departments and all pour their energies into their jobs.

Time to Name Unsung Heroines!

Nominations of women for the PWA Unsung Heroine awards are now being accepted. We all know these phenomenal women. Now it is our duty to recognize their contributions and express our gratitude.

The ten heroines will be announced at our 12th annual PWA conference on May 6th, 2008.

How to nominate:

• Name, title/position, department/unit, term of service with UCSB, contact number, and email of the nominee.
• A few words about yourself (nominator) and your relationship to the nominee.
• A Statement of Nomination: A narrative with a detailed decription of your nominee's contribution(s) and why you feel this person should be publicly recognized for these accomplishments,; please provide examples (minimum count of 500 words).
• Letter of support from a separate endorser (minimum count of 350 words, not to exceed one page).
• Please send your nominations either via email or campus mail by Friday, April 18th at 5:00pm to:
• Recognition & Awards Chair, Andrea Helfer
  awards@pwa.ucsb.edu, (x3331), MC 2017

Nominations are open to career/casual faculty and staff. Nominees do not have to be current members of PWA. Current PWA officers and members of the Steering Committee are not eligible to submit nomiations, nor are eligible to be nominated. At the time of nomination, the nominee is to have been employed with UCSB for a minimum of 2 years. The award will be limited to only ten individuals. All submissions will not be returned and incomplete packets will not be considered. Self-nomiations or nominations by family members will not be considered. Not open to previous recipents of the Unsung Heroine Award.

Please feel free to contact Andrea Helfer, Chair of the Recognitions & Awards Committee at x3331 with any questions.

• Download the flyer (PDF, 44KB)
• Previous Unsung Heroines (PDF, 48KB)