OIWC’s Bike Industry Leadership Nominations Due Sunday

OIWC reminds folks that there are just six days left to nominate women for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Bike Industry. Past winners include Sally McCoy, CamelBak CEO and president, Georgena Terry, Terry Precision Cycling founder, and Penina Bush, senior manager, Shimano American Corporation.

With a goal to create visible role models for the bike industry’s current and future leaders, OIWC’s Pioneering Women and First Ascent Awards honors two individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership.

OIWC recognizes that women leaders and a diversified workforce are good for business. OIWC’s Pioneering Women and First Ascent Awards celebrate the visible impact of the advancement of women both inside and outside the companies where they work. Great leaders propel our companies and our industry forward. This is your opportunity to recognize those women making a difference! To learn more, click here.

Criteria for nominations include:

• The Pioneering Women Award recognizes a “maven of mentoring,” someone who has furthered the vision of the OIWC by demonstrating an outstanding commitment to mentoring female colleagues. A Pioneering Award winner is a woman who has paved the way for her team, other women in her company, and set an example for the entire industry.


• The First Ascent Award recognizes a women new to the industry who demonstrates strong potential for leadership, and furthers the vision of OIWC by increasing visibility of talented young women at lower levels in an organization, thereby facilitating their leadership development on their journey to future leadership.Take 5 minutes to nominate someone deserving today. It’s easy and rewarding.