PHOENIX, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Women in Motorsports
North America (WIMNA) and Jostens, the official award
provider of NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and numerous motorsports awards,
announces the second year of the unique SHEro Award and recognition
program today. The SHEro Award provides a means to highlight and
celebrate an outstanding woman who has demonstrated unique effort
and results contributing to advancing motorsports. The award also
provides a means to inspire the next generation of females entering
the sport.
To nominate a SHEro recipient team member, track management,
industry professional, etc., complete the application and purchase
the SHEro trophy from Jostens at:
https://womeninmotorsportsna.com/shero/. The profits from each
trophy are donated to WIMNA.
Each person/organization submitting a nomination receives an
engraved award to present to their SHEro for $175. All nominations received before
October 31, 2024, are automatically
entered to win the National WIMNA SHEro Award, which will be
presented at the Women with Drive IV Summit driven by Mobil 1 in
Indianapolis in December 2024. The national winner of this
prestigious award will receive complimentary admission to the
summit including paid flight and hotel expenses, along with the
opportunity to speak about their experiences and highlight their
efforts for which they are recognized.
2023 saw thirteen women nominated with Abigail Hempy, Powertrain
Engineer at NASCAR Research & Development Center, winning the
national award.
"We enjoy working with Jostens so much on this award and are
very excited to see who the nominees will be this year," said WIMNA
Executive Director, Cindy Sisson.
"The stories and details of the women nominated are always so
intriguing and inspirational."
"Jostens is thrilled to have year two of the program.
Recognition is at our core, and it is so satisfying when these
women receive the recognition they so deserve," added Curt Bruns, Vice-President of Jostens Racing
Division.
About Women in Motorsports North
America (WIMNA)
Women in Motorsports North
America is a community of professional women and men devoted
to enabling opportunities for women across all motorsport
disciplines. Founded as a 501c3 in April
2022, WIMNA is quickly establishing its positive impact on
motorsports, supporting, and creating resources that enable women
drivers, technicians, engineers, operations staff,
business-related, media, and more to thrive in the industry. Best
known for its Women with Drive Summit held each year, WIMNA also
provides resources, mentorship, coaching, career connections, and
more. Learn more at: www.womeninmotorsportsna.com and follow
WIMNA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin.
About Jostens
Since 1897 when jewelry repairperson Otto Josten started helping high school students
preserve the memory of their most important moments, Jostens has
been at the forefront of celebrating life's milestone moments. From
a preschooler's graduation cap to a high school student's class
ring and yearbook, to an Indy 500 winner's championship ring,
Jostens for all the moments that matter.
MEDIA
CONTACT:
Barbara J. Burns, BurnsGroup PR
Communications/Media Relations for WIMNA
+1.770.329.7134
378012@email4pr.com
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