Deadline Approaching For RV Women’s Alliance Award Nominations

With the RV Women’s Alliance’s Fall Education Symposium rapidly approaching, the deadline to make nominations for the four annual awards given by the Alliance also is nearly here. These awards recognize three individuals and one company who embody the mission of the RV Women’s Alliance to elevate, educate, and promote women in the RV industry.

“Recognizing the contribution and achievements of the incredible women in the RV industry is a core part of the RV Women’s Alliance mission,” said RV Women’s Alliance President Susan Carpenter. “Last year the awards really highlighted the contributions and achievements of not only our winners, but of the very impressive roster of award finalists. I am very excited to again recognize our emerging leaders, our industry icons, and the women, men, and companies who are championing women each day in our industry.”

Four awards will be presented during the Symposium’s Award Dinner: the Trailblazer Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Leader of Tomorrow Award, and the Champion of Women Award that will be presented to both an individual and a company. Nominations for the awards are currently being accepted now through Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement

The RV Women’s Alliance Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the RV industry’s advancement while also paving the way for other women to follow in her path. The RV Women’s Alliance’s highest honor, the Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented annually to an RV Women’s Alliance individual member. 2022 Winner: Debbie Brunoforte, Little Dealer, Little Prices, a Campers Inn RV Company.

Award Criteria: Nominees must be an individual who has worked in the RV industry for a minimum of 20 years.

Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement Nomination Form

Leader of Tomorrow Award

The RV Women’s Alliance Leader of Tomorrow Award recognizes women who are making a big impact on the RV industry during the beginning stages of her career. The future of the RV industry depends on the cultivation of strong, creative, and hardworking women who will become tomorrow’s leaders in the RV industry. Recognizing the up and comers in the industry, the Leader of Tomorrow Award is presented annually to an RV Women’s Alliance individual member. 2022 Winner: Alyssa Cox, Forest River.

Award Criteria: Nominees must be an individual who has worked in the RV industry for less than 5 years.

Leader of Tomorrow Nomination Form

Champion of Women Awards (Individual & Company)

The RV Women’s Alliance Champion of Women Awards recognize those who embody our mission to elevate, educate, and promote women in the RV industry. Recipients of the Champion of Women award have made it part of their daily efforts to make the RV industry a place where women thrive. Recognizing those making the biggest difference for women in the RV industry, the Champion of Women Award is awarded annually to both an individual and a company. 2022 Winner: Winnebago Industries and Kim Gregory, Coach-Net.

Award Criteria: Nominees must be either an individual or company who does business in the RV industry.

Champion of Women Award (Individual) Nomination Form

Champion of Women Award (Company) Nomination Form

Tickets are now available for the Education Symposium here. Check out the full schedule and education session descriptions here. The symposium is scheduled for October 11-13 at The Renaissance at Schaumberg in Chicago.