Nominations Open For RV Women’s Alliance Awards

The RV Women’s Alliance’s Awards, presented at the Awards Dinner on Tuesday, October 12 during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium, will 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.”

“In just four short years, RVWA has succeeded, in elevating the contributions that women make to the RV industry. I am deeply humbled to be the first recipient of RVWA’s, highest honor, the Trailblazer Award,” said Debbie Brunoforte of Campers Inn RV. “It is my mission to make the RV industry, along with my own company, the best it can be,” she continued. “If you share that mission, consider immersing yourself in the volunteer opportunities offered by industry groups such as RVWA, RVIA, RVDA and the RV/MH Hall of Fame. RVWA is now accepting nominations for their second annual awards event. I encourage you to nominate a deserving company or individual to be recognized by RVWA.”

Four awards will be presented, the Leader of Tomorrow Award, the Trailblazer Awards for Lifetime Achievement, and the Champion of Women Award that will be presented to both an individual and a company. Full information on each award and a link to the nomination form is below. 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.

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.

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.

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 12 and 13 at The Renaissance at Schaumberg in Chicago. A welcome reception and happy hour will be held for early arrivals the evening of Wednesday, October 11.