LEWAS - Leadership Excellence for Women Awards & Symposium
aBOUT lewas
LEWAS seeks to address the challenges and opportunities for women leaders in the Energy industry. Over the years, LEWAS has gathered women leaders and empowered and motivated women to engage in discussions and panels that address the issue.
About the symposium
The LEWAS Symposium was created when a group of women decided there needed to be a forum in the GCC that provided a place to: celebrate women’s achievements, learn from well-respected women, have an opportunity to network, and improve upon knowledge.
about the awards
LEWA celebrates professionals who demonstrate innovation, leadership and talent, in both academic and business sectors of the industry. There are seven award categories, dedicated to academicians, engineers and technical experts. The awards are judged by industry experts chosen from amongst partners and committee members.
Academic Achievement
A young woman in University who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership, and is majoring in Science and Engineering in the Energy field
Academic of Distinction
A female academic professional with 10 or more years of experience in the Science and/or Engineering department in the Energy industry who is known to actively promote the field.
Leading with Excellence
A professional woman with 5-15 years of experience in energy: Science/Engineering.
Woman of Achievement
A professional woman, with 15 years or more of experience in energy: Science/Engineering.
Rising Star
A young professional woman with 3-5 years of experience in the Energy industry and a degree in Science or Engineering.
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.
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