MOWIT Seeking Nominations, Sponsorships for Oct. 4 Awards Gala
Date Posted: July 30, 2024
Posted In: Discussion, News, Organizations,
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Missouri Women in Trades is seeking nominations and sponsorships for its 6th Annual Blue Collar/Black Tie Tradeswomen Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 4.
The event will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the LIUNA Event Center at 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills. It will include dinner, an open bar, the award ceremony, a silent auction and cash raffles. The gala is black-tie optional. MOWIT is seeking nominations for the following award categories. If you are interested in nominating a tradeswoman, union or contractor, submit your nomination by Friday, Sept. 6.
The award categories include:
Tradeswoman of the Year – This is a currently working tradesperson with at least four years of experience. She has achieved a skill level respected by her peers, supervisors and the community, shows passion for her work and mutual respect for co-workers.
Breaking Barriers – Union/Apprentice Program of the Year – MOWIT’s goal is to honor unions who support, advocate and sustain women in the workplace. How has this union made innovations, broken barriers and improved the status of women in the skilled trades?
Contractor of the Year – The group’s goal is to honor contractors who support, advocate and sustain women in the workplace. How has this company made innovations, broken barriers and improved the status of women in the skilled trades?
Gina Walsh Legacy Award – This award will be given to a tradesperson or inclusive ally who has made significant and lasting contributions to the community or the industry over a period of time.