Every year, SWE Central Illinois honors and celebrates the accomplishments of individuals who share the SWE mission to empower women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life and demonstrate the value of diversity and inclusion.

Please take a moment and consider someone who exhibits this passion and dedication to the Central Illinois Professional Section and the field of engineering and technology. Nominations will be accepted from now through October 31, 2023 with the award recipients being recognized at SWE Central Illinois Awards Dinner on November 14, 2023. 

Pillar of Support Award:

The Pillar of Support Award is awarded to someone within or outside of SWE who empowers women to achieve their full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity and inclusion. These individuals support the SWE Central Illinois Professional Section through instrumental ways such as providing vision to promote and support sustainable and impactful initiatives, provide strategic guidance, or financial support that benefits SWE CI members, etc.

Qualifications:

• Instrumental to the Central Illinois Professional section through vision for initiatives, strategic guidance, or financial support that benefit SWE CI members.

Scoring Considerations:

• 80% Instrumental leadership involvement and contributions to furthering the mission and vision for SWE within Central Illinois
• 20% Participation in other professional and/or technical societies and community organizations