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The Amethyst Award

The Amethyst Award is made possible by a generous gift from an Institute supporter who wanted to recognize the next generation of women leaders. 

The Award is given to a Shear Fellow who has inspired others by applying skills and knowledge gained at the 21st Century Leadership Academy.  The Amethyst Award winner will inspire others by either:
1.) overcoming great personal odds
2.) emerging as a strong voice in her chosen field or
3.) raising awareness of an important issue to a new level.

The recipient will be selected by a committee and will receive an unrestricted cash award of $1,000. The award will be presented at the Academy’s keynote dinner.  Only graduates of the 21st Century Leadership Academy are eligible for this award.

Click here to download an Amethyst Award Application

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Meet past Amethyst Award Winners:

 

 
2005:       Kelly Anthony
                Shear Fellow 1999
                Truman State University

2006:       Allison Howard
                Shear Fellow 2004
                University of Missouri-Columbia

2007:       Chyanne Lockhart Cardarella        
                Shear Fellow 2003
                University of Central Missouri

2008:       Suzanne Struglinski Broadfield
                Shear Fellow 1998
                University of Missouri-Columbia

2009:       Marcia Chatelain
                Shear Fellow 1999
                University of Missouri-Columbia