Award Categories:

COURAGE – For a woman who, facing active opposition, backed an unpopular cause in which she deeply believed
DETERMINATION – For a woman who solved a glaring problem, despite widespread inertia, apathy, or ignorance around her
HERITAGE – For a woman of generations past whose achievements enrich our lives
HEROISM – For a woman whose heroic spirit was tested and shown as a model to all in South Central Texas and beyond
INITIATIVE – For a woman who seized the opportunity to use her talents and created her own future
STEADFASTNESS – For a lifetime of achievement
VISION – For a woman whose sensitivity to women’s needs led her to tremendous achievements for women