The RV Women’s Alliance’s (RVWA) Awards, to be presented at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 17 during the alliance’s Educational Symposium, will recognize three individuals and one company who embody the mission of the RV Women’s Alliance to elevate, educate and promote women in the RV industry.
“Recognizing the contribution and achievements of the incredible women in the RV industry is a core part of the RV Women’s Alliance mission,” said RVWA President Susan Carpenter. “For the past two years, the awards have really highlighted the contributions and achievements of not only our winners, but of the very impressive roster of award finalists. We are very excited to again recognize our emerging leaders, our industry icons, and the women, men and companies who are championing women each day in our industry.”
“It has always been my personal goal to unite and better the industry, whether through educating, mentoring, serving on committees or leadership roles. RVWA emulates my ideals in elevating, inspiring and educating its members. The symposium encompasses all of these areas while also recognizing leaders in the industry who embody these ideals and empower others to strive to better not only themselves, but others in the RV industry,” said Thetford’s Tracy Anglemeyer, who also serves as the Alliance’s chair elect. “It is a tremendous honor to have received the Trailblazer Award and I encourage everyone to recognize and nominate individuals and companies who have gone above and beyond in their tireless efforts to give back and elevate the industry we all love.”
Four awards will be presented: the Leader of Tomorrow Award, the Trailblazer Awards for Lifetime Achievement and the Champion of Women Award that will be presented to both an individual and a company. Full information on each award and a link to the nomination form is below.
Nominations for the awards are currently being accepted now through Thursday, Aug. 1.
Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement
The RVWA Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the RV industry’s advancement while also paving the way for other women to follow in her path. The RV Women’s Alliance’s highest honor, the Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented annually to an RV Women’s Alliance individual member.
Award Criteria: Nominees must be an individual who has worked in the RV industry for a minimum of 20 years.
Nomination form: https://form.jotform.com/241488193495166
Leader of Tomorrow Award
The RVWA Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes women who are making a big impact on the RV industry during the beginning stages of her career. The future of the RV industry depends on the cultivation of strong, creative and hardworking women who will become tomorrow’s leaders in the RV industry. Recognizing the up and comers in the industry, the Leader of Tomorrow Award is presented annually to an RV Women’s Alliance individual member.
Award Criteria: Nominees must be an individual who has worked in the RV industry for less than 5 years.
Nomination form: https://form.jotform.com/241487602332150
Champion of Women Awards (individual and company)
The RV Women’s Alliance Champion of Women Awards recognize those who embody our mission to elevate, educate and promote women in the RV industry. Recipients of the Champion of Women award have made it part of their daily efforts to make the RV industry a place where women thrive. Recognizing those making the biggest difference for women in the RV industry, the Champion of Women Award is awarded annually to both an individual and a company.
Award Criteria: Nominees must be either an individual or company who does business in the RV industry.
Nomination form (individual): https://form.jotform.com/241487745694169
Nomination form (company): https://form.jotform.com/241488028064155
Check out the full schedule and education session descriptions here. The symposium is scheduled for Oct. 16-17 at The Westin Chicago (North Shore). Tickets for the event go on sale Monday, June 3 and early bird pricing will be available until July 2.