NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2017 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2017 WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD

JUNE 21, 2017 (Exton, PA)-Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Women in Technology Award, the prestigious honor jointly presented by Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), SCTE's global arm, the International Society of Broadband Experts (ISBE), and Cablefax.

The nominations deadline is Friday, July 21, 2017.

The award, created in 1995, acknowledges the achievements of an outstanding woman in technology who has demonstrated significant personal and professional growth and has contributed to the advancement of the cable telecommunications industry. The award shines a spotlight on the achievements of women in this traditionally male-dominated industry sector.

A nominee must be in a technical position in the cable or telecommunications industry and must be a member of WICT and SCTE ISBE, among other criteria detailed in the nomination application.

This year's award will be presented during SCTE ISBE's Annual Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 19 at SCTE ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017, in Denver.

Last year's winner was Theresa Hennesy of Comcast. Other past recipients include Vibha Rustagi, Sherita Ceasar, Stephanie Mitchko-Beale, Jennifer Yohe Wagner, Susan Adams, Leslie Ellis, Barbara Jaffe, Cyndee Everman, Carolyn Terry, Vicki Marts, Charlotte Field, Nomi Bergman, and Yvette Kanouff.

More information-including the complete list of winners-and the online nomination application are available at www.wict.org in the Career Development section. Questions should be directed to Talton Gibson at 202-827-4782 or tgibson@wict.org or Zenita Henderson at 610-594-7326 or zhenderson@scte.org.

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The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is part of a unique ecosystem that has the power to prepare the workforce to meet the ever-changing demands of the Telecommunications Industry. Our members can realize streamlined delivery of products and services, improved customer satisfaction, and increased employee retention rates directly impacting business results. In cooperation with our partners, CableLabs and NCTA, SCTE prepares tomorrow's telecommunications leaders by communicating new Industry trends and technology, developing standards, and delivering relevant training and certification programs to enhance members' expertise and professional development. SCTE and its global brand, the International Society of Broadband Experts (ISBE), build value for corporate, vendor, and individual members by creating peer networking opportunities, professional mentoring, and communication of Industry information. Visit www.scte.org. Connect with SCTE at www.scte.org/socialmedia.

About WICT

WICTs mission is to create women leaders who transform our industry. We do this by providing unparalleled professional development programs, commissioning original gender research, and supporting a B2B network that helps advance women. For nearly 40 years, WICT has partnered with cable and technology companies to help build a more robust pipeline of women leaders. Founded in 1979, and now over 10,000 members strong, WICT is the largest and oldest professional association serving women in cable media. Comcast NBCUniversal, Charter Communications, and Turner are WICTs Strategic Touchstone Partners. Please visit http://www.wict.org or follow @WICT on Twitter for more information.

About Cablefax

Cablefax is the most trusted brand in the industry, providing executives with the most original, comprehensive and insightful overview of the latest news and strategic initiatives. Cablefax offerings include a wide range of resources for cable professionals, including Cablefax Daily, Cablefax: The Magazine, awards programs, webinars, conferences and networking events. For more information, visit http://www.cablefax.com. .

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