Inspire Nominations
The Inspire Awards celebrate women who have surpassed expectations, not only professionally but also as inspiring leaders and role models. Though diverse in industries and backgrounds, these women share key traits: a robust sense of self, an industrious work ethic, and a remarkable record of achievements. Their dedication, vision, and exceptional abilities mark them as leaders in their respective fields.
Nominees will be judged on the following criteria:
- Mentors and shares her skills for the benefit of others
- Makes a difference in the Kearney community through a donation of time, talent or financial contribution
- Nominee must live in the Kearney area or her organization must be located in Kearney and serve the Kearney community.
Awards Category Descriptions
Excellence in Healthcare
A Kearney area female employee who excels in the healthcare industry. She contributes to the local community and nonprofits, helps her colleagues to develop, and shares her skills for the benefit of others.
Excellence in Education
A Kearney area female educator or administrator who has made a difference in the lives of other women or girls. She contributes to the local community and nonprofits, encourages colleagues, and shares her skills for the benefit of others.
Community Partner (Philanthropy, time, talent, financial contribution)
A Kearney area female employee who works to improve the lives of others in the community. She utilizes her time/treasure/talent to exemplify the spirit of community at its best. She empowers her colleagues, and collaborates with local charities or nonprofits for the greater good.
Inspire Scholarship
A Kearney area female high school or college student who has contributed to her community, excels in the classroom, and has great career aspirations.
Woman of the Year (Advisory board selected)
Chosen by the Inspire Advisory Board, this woman may be selected from the contributed nominations or may be submitted by the board members.
Excellence in Business (Large – 51 employees or more)
A Kearney area female employee who works for a large size business and makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues in the business or in her networking groups, who contributes to nonprofits, the local community or women’s/girls’ groups.
Excellence in Business (Small – 50 employees or less)
A Kearney area female employee who works for a small/medium size business and makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues in the business or in her networking groups, who contributes to nonprofits, the local community or women’s/girls’ groups.
Young Professional
A Kearney area female under the age of 30 who makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues in business or in her networking groups, who contributes to nonprofits, the local community or women’s/girls’ groups.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2025 awards are now closed.
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