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Awards
The annual Leading Light Awards recognizes women of achievement in
science and technology who have set an example to others by demonstrating
expertise, professionalism, leadership, service, courage and tenacity
in pursuing their chosen career.
2006
Barnes & Thornburg Woman of the Year
Kathy Davis, CEO of Global Access Point
Outstanding Risk Taker
Jane Martin, General Partner of Village Ventures
Visionary Leader
Darby McCarty, President & CEO, Smithville Telephone Company
Outstanding Science, Technology or Engineering Educator
Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Associate Professor, Purdue University, Department of Engineering Education
Finalists:
Katherine Connelly, Associate Professor of Computer Science, IU School of Informatics
Margaret Dolinsky, Assistant Professor and Research Scientist, IU
Outstanding Contribution to Health, Life Science, Physical Science, or Ag-Science Industry
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, Executive Associate Dean for Research, IU School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children
Finalist:
Julie Meek, CEO and Founder, The Haelan Group
Outstanding Contribution to the Manufacturing Industry
Laurie B. Tuttle, Engineering Director, Allison Transmission
Finalists:
Holly Koch, Information Technology Manager-Finance, Remy International
Susan Murray, Director of Technology, Rolls-Royce
Distinguished Use of Technology in a Non-Profit or Government Organization
Rhonda Winter, Director of Information Systems and Technology, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Finalists:
Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Associate Professor, Rose-Hulman
Vesta R. Whisler, Professor, IVY Tech Community College
Distinguished Use of Technology in a Service Industry
Julie Easton, Vice President of Data & Report Processing, Walker Information
Finalist:
Karen Goldner, FourthWave
Distinguished Use of Technology in a Service Industry by an Organization
Angie's List
Outstanding Dedication to Mentoring & Growth of Women in Science or Technology
Gail Farnsley, Chief Information Officer, Cummins
Distinguished Use of Technology in Healthcare Delivery
Suzanne Day Baker, Director St. Vincent Carmel ICU and Medical Surgical Unit, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
Finalist:
Amy Jo Hatfield, Assistant Librarian, Medical Libraries, IU School of Medicine
Ice Miller Graduate Student Scholarship
Janice Childress, Indiana University School of Informatics
Ice Miller Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Debra Goodrich, Bachelor of Science, Radiation Therapy, IVY Tech Community College
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