2009
Tradeswomen
Awardees
Tradeswoman
of the Year
Louise Stockholm
Lifetime Achievement (2)
Linda Romanovitch
(Photo from Video)
Randy Loomans
Active Advocate
Kerry Copeland
Instructor
Corrie Eikanger
Union Activist
Michelle Helmholz
Workplace Leader
Darleen Petersen
Peggy Cook
Apprentice Award
Kirsten Pearson
Honorable Mention
Julia Porter
& the IUPAT Job Corps Program
For a complete list of
Previous Award Winners,
Click here!
2010 awards changes
In late 2009, the WWIT Executive Board and Award Committee made some very important
and significant changes to the annual awards program.
In the past, each honoree wasgiven a plaque, a bouquet of flowers and a cash award of $250.
Many awardees were not only surprised at the cash award, but were not really in a position to “need” it.
We were also getting frequent requests for financial help from women who were struggling
to begin apprenticeship programs, as well as stay in them.
We began searching for a way to make better use of our limited resources, and here’s what we came up with:
From now on, the only awardees who will receive cash awards areTradeswoman of Tomorrow
and The Peggy Cook Apprentice Awardee.The rest of the money will be earmarked for women in financial need.
This program, Funding the Future, will be disseminated carefullyand granted throughout the year on an as needed basis.
PS. Everyone will continue to get those gorgeous flowers...
saturday, november 6 at 6pm
new location!
ballard elks club
6411 Seaview Avenue NW on the waterfront in Ballard
Do you know a tradeswoman whose jobsite brilliance blows you away?
Do you know someone who works diligently and passionately in a support role?
Do you know a kick-ass apprentice?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
it's time to nominate for the annual WWIT awards!
nominate online here
or download pdf form for mail-in here
We are accepting nominations on a national basis,
so don't limit yourself to Washington State.
Deadline September 30 at 5pm
2010 awards categories
Tradeswoman of the Year
This is a currently working tradesperson with at least four years 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. Tell us about her achievements and contributions.
Lifetime Achievement
This is a pioneer, a woman who broke ground in her chosen profession. Tell us about her role as a mentor
and/or advocate for other women in skilled trades careers, as well as her workplace accomplishments.
Active Advocate
This person has worked to further women’s roles in the skilled trades.
This category is extremely broad. Among others, she/he may be an elected official, a counselor, a supervisor
or simply a supportive co-worker. Detail her/his efforts toward steering and inspiring women,
as well as opening closed doors and implementing change in attitudes.
Instructor
This person has worked as an instructor for at least four years. She/he has played a positive role as a teacher,
mentor and advocate for women’s success in skilled trades. Tell us about this person’s enriching effect
on students and the community.
Union Activist
This is a tradeswoman currently active in her union and seen by her peers as an informed and dynamic member.
What activities is she involved in? Elected status isn’t necessary, but please do include if applicable.
Workplace Leader
This person is a crew chief, foreman, supervisor or lead who demonstrates a continual commitment to
supporting and sustaining women in the skilled trade workplace.
What has this person done to show that commitment?
Tradeswoman of Tomorrow
This award honors a woman currently enrolled in, or journeyed out of a verifiable
Training/Apprenticeship Program over the last 12 months. She is fully committed to a career as a tradeswoman,
and shows competency, potential and enthusiasm for a long, successful skilled trades career.
The Peggy Cook Apprentice Award
Peggy Cook is a WWII Rosie the Riveter and was a journey level painter for most of her working life.
She was awarded the WWIT Pioneer Tradeswoman Award in 2002. Her endowment honors
a woman currently enrolled in, or journeyed out of a verifiable Training/Apprenticeship Program over
the last 12 months. She is fully committed to a career as a tradeswoman, and shows competency,
potential and enthusiasm for a long, successful skilled trades career.
She strongly exhibits the “We can do it!” spirit of the Rosies.
Job Site Shero
Do you know a tradeswoman who “saved the day” on a jobsite? She might have saved a life,
righted a wrong, saved a career, prevented an accident, stopped harassment, solved a problem,
righted a wrong or had a perfect comeback. Tell us her she-roic story!
Honorable Mentions
Union • Employer • Organization
Project/Event • Community/Political Leader
This is a relatively new category. Our goal is to honor groups/projects/individuals who support, advocate
and sustain women in the workplace. How has this person or entity made innovations, broken barriers
and improved the status of women in skilled trades?
From the 2009 Dinner
The Rosie "Calendar Girls" take a bow...
from left to right
Violet Nelson, Rowena Tobias, Anita Lusk,
Eva Vassar,Lou Annie Charles, Marie White,
Elaine Russell, Elna Larsen,Peggy Cook,
Elaine Young and Chris Holm
Not in photo: Florence Ringstad,
Gwen Schwenzer, Wavel Halford
For information
on the 2010 Calendar, Life Lines
click here
Both the Birthday Cake & Photograph
provided by Sue Klinker
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2009 Dream Big Dinner
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