Women of Distinction
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 Student Union Building (SUB 120) & CIC 120
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CIC 120: Social hour (starts at 5:30 pm)
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SUB 120: Induction Ceremony (Starts at 6:15 pm)
Past Winners Exhibit
March 10th – 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 their 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 just society
- Demonstrate a commitment to the missions of WSU Tri-Cities
- Demonstrate a commitment to social justice
- Have earned respect within their communities
- Support policies, practices, attitudes, and/or actions that are intended to produce equal 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.
