LEWAS - Leadership Excellence for Women Awards & Symposium

11 Oct 2017 I Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre

Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister, Kingdom of Bahrain

The leading awards & symposium for women
in the energy sector in the Middle East

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How to Participate

An industry initiative of MEPEC, the Leadership Excellence for Women Awards (LEWA) is an award program dedicated to recognizing professional excellence in women from the Oil & Gas Industry.

LEWA celebrates women who demonstrate innovation, leadership and talent, in both academic and business sectors of the industry. There are three award categories, dedicated to women academicians, engineers and technical experts. The awards are judged by industry experts chosen from amongst the partners and committee members of MEPEC.

About the Symposium

Symposium framework was designed to give participants a chance to experience different styles of learning and choose from different topics. It will take place October 11, 2017 – the last day of MEPEC.

It is designed in such a way that participants will have touchpoints from mentors and other professionals throughout the day –beginning in the morning with the breakfast, and continuing with opportunities to connect throughout the day, especially at the end with the Mentoring and Networking Session.

Awards Categories

First Review of Applications and Nominations will be on the 31st May 2017.

Academic Achievement

A young woman currently studying in University who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership, as well as involvement in Science and Engineering.

Academic of Distinction

A female academic professional with 10 or more years of experience in the Science and/or Engineering field who is known to actively promote the field.

Rising Star

A young professional woman with 3-5 years of experience in the Science & Engineering Industry with a degree in that field as well.

Leading with Excellence

A professional woman with 5-15 years of experience in Science & Engineering who has gone above and beyond to demonstrate leadership skills.

Woman of Achievement

A professional woman, with 15 years or more of experience in Science & Engineering, who has attained a high rank and utilized her position.

Corporate Champion Recognition

A professional male with 10+ years of experience who has gone above and beyond to develop and support women as professionals and potential leaders.

Corporate Excellence Recognition

An organization that has excelled at initiatives to encourage, advance, hire, and retain women through inclusive hiring and development practices.

Come be a part of LEWAS 2017! Nominate yourself or a woman achiever you know from the industry.
The award winners will be announced and honored at the event. First Review of Applications and Nominations will be on the 31st May 2017.

Apply or Nominate for the Award

Previous Winners

Woman of Achievement Award Winner Dr. Ghada Salama Instructional Associate Professor,
Texas A & M University

Woman of Achievement Award Winner Hayat Abdulla Yusuf Assistant Professor,
University of Bahrain

Woman of Achievement Award Winner Reem Al Ghanim Division Head, Women Development & Diversity,
Saudi Aramco

Rising Star Award Winner Z Burcu Mercan Labor Inspector,
Molss Ministry of Labour & Social Security

Chairperson

Chairperson Reem Al Ghanim Division Head, Women Development & Diversity,
Saudi Aramco

Steering Committee Members

Steering Committee Members Dr. Anissa Bendjeriou Sedjerari Research Scientist,
KAUST Catalysis Center

Steering Committee Members Dawood Nassif General Manager,
nogaholding

Steering Committee Members Dr. Ghada Salama Instructional Associate Professor,
Texas A & M University

Steering Committee Members Dr. Majeda Khraisheh Professor & Head of Department, Chemical Engineering,
Qatar University

Steering Committee Members Dr Miasser Al Ghamdi Sr. Scientist,
SABIC

Steering Committee Members Nada Al Mesfer Quality Unit Head, Well Surveillance Group ,
Kuwait Oil Company - KOC

Steering Committee Members Suleyman M Ozmen Downstream Licensing Vice President,
Shell Global Solutions US Inc

Steering Committee Members Ulrike von Lonski Director of Communications,
WPC - World Petroleum Council

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