Nomination form for the 2025 Cowgirl Up! Elizabeth Hudson Smith Award
Mission
To recognize and celebrate accomplished women of the West and to inspire other women to further the Western spirit.
Nominee should fulfill one or more of the criteria below
• Serves as an inspiration to women and girls alike.
• Dedicated to helping women and girls achieve their goals.
• Exhibits leadership and paves the way for women in their chosen field.
• Gives back to the community in time, talent and resources.
• Exhibits selfless determination and creativity.
• Showcases a spirit of Cowgirl Up! enthusiasm.
Information needed to nominate a candidate (due by 4 p.m. March 1):
• Complete and submit the nomination form below.
E-mail the following to Tarah at treed@westernmuseum.org
• One page letter from the nominator on how the nominee meets the criteria
• One letter of recommendation
• Nominee’s resume or bio
The Western Woman of Distinction luncheon will be held in the Museum’s Learning Center at 12 p.m. on Tuesday April 15, 2025.
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The award from the very first luncheon.