Established in 2009, this award recognizes an outstanding woman leader who has made significant contributions to

educational leadership in higher education in Ohio. This award is ACE WNO’s highest honor. The award winner should have served as a role model and leader to other women in the field of higher education through her demonstrated commitment to the leadership development and advancement of women on her campus and in the community. The Awards committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Executive Board who determines the recipient.

Professional women employed by any ACE Women's Network-Ohio participating college or university are eligible to be nominated or apply. Any college/university in Ohio that’s regionally accredited is considered a participating institution

Nominations/Applications will be accepted from 6/30 – 9/30 annually.  All award nominees and the winner will be notified in October.  Award winner will be announced and presented with award during the ACE WNO annual conference.

To submit a nomination or apply, please complete an ACE WNO Awards application.

Should an award be granted, please note:

• Award recipients will be announced at the ACE WNO annual conference in November.
• Any printed or public material about the award must include language promoting ACE-WNO.
• ACE WNO reserves the right to publish/advertise sponsored award nominee and winner information.