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The Distinguished Professional Woman Award was established in 1984 to honor a woman who has been recognized as an outstanding achiever in the Houston community, the state of Texas or the nation.

The individual should:

exemplify a professional woman
be an outstanding achiever in Houston, Texas and/or the nation
be respected by her peers as well as the professionals in other disciplines
have contributed significantly to her profession
made significant contributions to overall health, quality of life, and public service
demonstrate a pioneering spirit
support women as both a mentor and a positive role model
not have received the award within the past five (5) years

The Distinguished Professional Woman Award Nomination Process

CSW will announce request for nominations in September/October each year
Include her name, with phone and email contact information.
Include your name,with phone and e-mail contact information.
Use the definitions above to describe in a one to two page letter why you think this woman should receive the Distinguished Professional Woman Award.
Include a biographical sketch and CV or Resume.
Submit nomination by mail to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Research, 7000 Fannin, Suite 1716A (UCT 1716A), Houston, TX 77030 in care of Ms. Denelle.L.Gordon or electronically to Denelle.L.Gordon@uth.tmc.edu.

The President's Award for Mentoring Women was initiated in 1995. This distinction and $2000 award is given to one University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston employee in each of the following categories:

Faculty
Administrative and Professional staff
Classified staff

The criteria and funding was established in cooperation with the President. And longevity of service is not a consideration for this award.

The President's Award for Mentoring Women

A mentor (male or female) is someone in the institution or organization who coaches, teaches, advises, supports, guides, and helps the mentee (female) achieve her goals.

The mentor relationship may be a close, one-on-one personal association, be a brief encounter with a profound effect or have a beneficial life-altering effect.

Mentors may:

assist in creation or identification of opportunities that enhance career development for the mentee;
share knowledge of how the "system" works, and/or improve the "system" for those whose careers are still developing;
introduce the mentee to values, customs, resources, and players in the professional field of interest or occupation;
invest time and effort in enhancing the growth, knowledge, and skills of the mentee;
enable greater productivity and achievement by responding to the mentees' critical needs;
offer knowledge, insight, perspective, or wisdom above and beyond the normal "duty" of the mentor.

The Students Professional Development Award was established in 2007.

The Students Professional Development Award

Download the application form.