Women of Distinction

Leadership and Influence

WSU Tri-Cities recognizes students, staff, faculty, alumnae, and/or community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and their community through service, teaching, or involvement.

This award is for people who identify as women and their allies, who have worked to elevate the status and equality of women.

Nominations due February 10th, 2025.

Women of Distinction 2025 Awards Ceremony

March 27th, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
WSU Tri-Cities CIC Art Center & CIC 120

  • CIC 120: Social hour (starts at 5:30 pm)
  • CIC Art Gallery: Induction Ceremony (Starts at 6:15 pm)

Past Winners Exhibit

March 3rd – April 4th 2025
Open from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday to Friday
WSU Tri-Cities CIC Art Center

Award Criteria

The selection committee welcomes nominations of those who meet some or all of the following criteria:

  • Exhibit leadership in her discipline or area of expertise
  • Serve as role models and/or mentors to other women
  • Advocate for positive social change that helps close the leadership gap and create a more equitable society
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the missions of WSU Tri-Cities
  • Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and inclusion
  • Have earned respect within their communities
  • Support policies, practices, attitudes, and/or actions that are intended to produce equitable outcomes for all
  • Give back to the community through their time, talent, and/or resources

Members of the Women of Distinction committee are not eligible to win. WSU employees nominated for this award must have worked at WSU for 3 years to be eligible to win. The winner of the Legacy Award is chosen by the Chancellor of WSU Tri-Cities.

Women of Distinction Award

Nomination Deadline: Feb. 4

Virtual Awards Ceremony:
March 11 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Online via YouTube

Committee Members

Previous Winners

2017 Women of Distinction
2018 Women of Distinction
2019 Women of Distinction
2021 Women of Distinction
2022 Women of Distinction
2023 Women of Distinction
2024 Women of Distinction