The Alliance of Channel Women (ACW), a nonprofit dedicated to accelerating the growth of female leaders in the indirect channel of telecom and IT, has opened nominations for its ACW Awards Program, which recognizes individual and corporate contributions to advancing women in the technology channel.
“ACW’s awards program highlights the strength of leadership and impact across the channel community,” said ACW President Mel Kolinski, who is senior director of sales and partnerships at Ostra Security. “By recognizing female channel leaders, dedicated ACW members and our sponsor community, we honor the collective efforts that create profound, lasting progress for women in the channel.”
Nominations are open now through Feb. 27 for three awards: The ACW Lead Award, ACW Empower Award and ACW Inspire Award.
The Lead Award is ACW’s flagship honor, recognizing outstanding female channel leaders who embody courage, creativity, collaboration, connectivity and confidence in elevating growth in the channel community.
The Empower Award acknowledges individuals nominated by their peers for their support and commitment to empowering women in their professional endeavors.
The Inspire Award, issued in remembrance of ACW member Carolee Cannata, celebrates women who inspire others through their kindness, warmth and empowerment.
Nominations may be submitted via the ACW website, which details the nominating criteria. Winners will be announced April 13 during ACWConnect Live!, ACW’s networking event held during the Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.
In addition, the program includes two internal award categories that are chosen from within ACW.
The ACW Impact Awards recognize contributions from ACW member volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and enthusiasm during their tenure with the organization. Winners are nominated and selected by ACW board members and committee chairs.
The ACW Sponsor Awards celebrate the “power of partnership” and sponsors’ roles in advancing ACW’s mission to empower channel women. Sponsor award winners are determined by ACW board members.
“ACW’s awards program continues to celebrate the many forms of leadership, advocacy and partnership that strengthen our community,” said ACW Awards Committee Chair JoElla Aranda, manager of national channel sales support at Crown Castle. “By honoring outstanding women, members and sponsors, we highlight the individuals and organizations driving meaningful change for channel women.”
