June 19th, 2010 2012 Award Application Process

Susan M. Hunter Endowment Award Information

Susan M. Hunter enjoyed an extremely successful and far-reaching career in corrections. The ultimate hallmark of Susan’s work was the change she brought about by redirecting our collective focus on collaboration, diversity and giving voice to all stakeholders in the public policy construct for corrections and public safety.
The lion’s share of credit for the very existence of AWEC belongs to Susan. She was very clear in expressing her desire that AWEC establish an objective process for recognizing and celebrating the work of women correctional leaders who themselves empower and celebrate women in corrections. Susan’s goal was to establish a vehicle that would bring national recognition to an individual woman’s commitment to and efforts on behalf of developing other women correctional leaders: EACH ONE…TEACH ONE.

Susan’s selection of AWEC to receive her endowment in support of this national award speaks volumes about her commitment to and vision for the organization. Please support Susan’s vision by nominating a woman correctional leader who has empowered and celebrated the development of other women in corrections.  Think about those women, both working and retired, who have made a difference.  The 2012 application is available below.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria, as established by the AWEC Awards Committee in concert with Susan’s wishes and approved by the Executive Committee, are:

• A woman who empowers other women and celebrates the work of women in corrections;
• A woman who is or has been in a senior correctional leadership position; and
• A woman who personifies the leadership characteristics which AWEC represents.
• While AWEC membership is not a requirement, candidates who have been actively involved in the organization will accrue additional consideration.

There is a restriction:No current member of AWEC’s Executive Committee or Awards Committee is eligible to receive the award.

2011-2013 AWEC Executive Committee: President, Kathy Waters; President-Elect, Patricia L. Caruso; Vice-President,Thomasina Hiers;  Elceria Skipper, Treasurer; Judith Lambert, Secretary; and Annie Harvey, Immediate Past President.

AWEC Awards Committee Members: 2011-2013 Committee Members: 

Kim White, Chair (2011) Washington DC,  Evelyn Bush, Janice Killian, Brenda Murrell, Joann Morton, Genie Powers, Pam Withrow, Kathy Waters (BOD liaison)         

Susan M. Hunter Endowment Award Application Process

Applications may be submitted by: (a) one or more individuals who are currently working in the field of corrections; (b) correctional agencies; or (c) correctional membership organizations.

• All applications will be sent electronically.
• The application must include sufficient, specific information that speaks directly to the candidate’s success in meeting the eligibility requirements.
• Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2012.
• Applications will be considered by the Awards Committee, and a final selection made no later than July 15, 2012.
• The selection by the Awards Committee is final and will be announced immediately after the notification to the successful candidate.  The formal presentation, which  includes a monetary award of $1,000.00, will be made at the AWEC Annual Membership Training Institute & meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 14-16, 2012.  Application Information Required for Each Candidate Nominated:
• All applications MUST include a cover sheet

1. Name, Title, Agency, Address, Telephone Number, and Email of person submitting the application;
2. Name of Agency or Organization sponsoring the application, if applicable;
3. Name of Candidate;
4. Title and Agency of Candidate (if the candidate is retired, please provide title and agency of last position held);
5. Contact Information for the Candidate including address, telephone, and email;

• Complete resume of the Candidate’s career to date;
• Specific accomplishments that document the Candidate’s efforts to empower and celebrate other women in corrections;
• Specific documentation that the Candidate personifies the leadership characteristics which AWEC represents;
• Letters, which include specific information supporting the Candidates nomination, from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and organizations or which she has been a member;
• Letters from women whose careers benefited from the Candidate’s efforts; and
• Other materials specifically germane to the nomination.

Click below to download the application and process for 2012. Both documents are also available on the download page.

        HunterApplication2012

       Hunterawardprocess2012

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY

Laurel M. Rans Memorial Scholarship

Consistent with her vision and commitment to the continuing development of executive women in corrections, the Lauren M. Rans Memorial Scholarship provides funds to support the attendance of one of our members to AWEC’s annual meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas in September 2012. It is available to eligible AWEC members through an application process. The scholarship is specifically designated for those actively working members who, by virtue of their positions in their organizations, do not make the decision that would fund their travel to the annual training conference, and who without additional support are not likely to attend. If no applications are received, funds will be made available to support the E2 training program at the direction of the Executive Committee.