The Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award

Lillie Knox was a vital and important part of the history and current success of the Women’s Business Council – Southwest (WBCS) and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Lillie passed away after a long battle with cancer on November 10, 2003. In 2005, the Lillie Knox Investing for Growth Award was created by WBCS to honor Lillie for her support of women business enterprises through her commitment, spirit, passion and determination.

Each year at the annual Harvesting Partnerships luncheon, an award of up to $5,000 is awarded in Lillie’s memory. The recipient(s) are certified-WBE member(s) of WBCS who has identified a critical need in her business that, if met, will support the growth and development of her business. The cash award may fully (or partially) fund this need and may include, but is not limited to, equipment purchase, technical development or upgrade, consulting services, strategic planning, Web site development, planning or education.

AWARD CRITERIA

Recipient(s) must currently be a certified WBE member(s) of the Women's Business Council – Southwest for at least two years (original certification date must be before 8/1/09).
The award application must be completed by the owner of the certified business and returned to WBCS by July 29, 2011 – no exceptions! Applications received after this date will not be considered. Send applications via e-mail to Alma Garcia.
WBEs who have received a Lillie Knox Award in the past are ineligible to submit an application for a period of two (2) years following receipt of the award.
The Selection Committee will determine the recipient(s) and amount of award(s). Recipients will be announced at the Lillie Knox memorial luncheon at Harvesting Partnerships on September 8, 2011.
Funds awarded must be invested in the business and a report of their use provided to WBCS in August of the following year.
Recipient(s) must agree that all information from the application is available for use by the WBCS in the presentation or publicity of the award.
By submitting an application, you agree to be present at this event.

APPLICATION

If you meet the award criteria, download the Lillie Knox Application (Word, 70K) and e-mail the completed application to Alma Garcia by July 29, 2011.

QUESTIONS

Please e-mail Alma Garcia or call (817) 299-0566, Ext 207.

DONATING

If you are interested in supporting women in business, please complete the Donation Form (Adobe, 31KB). Make your check payable to WBCS and mail to:

Women's Business Council - Southwest
Suite 158
2202 North Collins St
Arlington, Texas 76011

If donating via credit card, do not fax or mail your credit card information. Instead, call Flo Cox at (817) 299-0566, Ext 203.

PAST WINNERS

2010 Award Recipients

Patti Winstanley
Aztec Promotional Group

Royalyn Reid
Consumer and Market Insights

Terri Quinton
Q2 Marketing

Cathi Coan
Techway Services

2009 Award Recipients

Eve Fields-Clark
MEB Construction

Elise Mitchell
Mitchell Communications

Keeli Jernigan
Trans-Expedite

2008 Award Recipients

Jan Harper, Employment Research Services	Lee Ann Packard, Marfield Corp. Stationery

Marsha Davidson, Telecopy, Inc.	Jackie Schwitter, Texas Treats, Inc.