Chantilly, VA- Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) today announced that it will award three Fellowships to the 2009 WICT Leadership Conference, taking place April 1-2, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.  To be considered, applications must be submitted electronically to patallah@wict.org  by Friday, February 13, 2009 at 5:00 pm EST. Fellowship recipients will be announced the week of March 2, 2009. Additional information is available at WICT's website.

 
CHERYL GREEN FELLOWSHIP
The Cheryl Green Fellowship covering The WICT Leadership Conference registration fee will be awarded based upon the applicant's demonstration of how they have helped the advancement of women in the workplace. Applicants must be female and work in the cable telecommunications industry at the time of application. Additional factors of consideration include membership and participation in WICT.
 
JUNE TRAVIS FELLOWSHIP
The June Travis Fellowship covering The WICT Leadership Conference registration fee, travel, and hotel costs will be awarded based in part upon his/her demonstration of how The WICT Leadership Conference will help them gain new management and leadership skills and enhance their range or level of expertise. Applicants must be working in the telecommunications industry at the time of application. Additional factors of consideration include WICT membership and participation in WICT.
 
LUCILLE LARKIN FELLOWSHIP
The Lucille Larkin Fellowship covering The WICT Leadership Conference registration fee will be awarded based upon the applicant's demonstration of the value of the contributions they have made to WICT and the industry as a whole. Applicants must be working in the telecommunications industry at the time of application. Additional factors of consideration include WICT membership and participation in WICT.
 
About the WICT Leadership Conference
The 2009 WICT Leadership Conference will be held during Cable Connection-Spring, April 1-2, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The NCTA Cable Show will take place concurrently.
 
The 2009 WICT Leadership Conference brings together a spectrum of distinguished figures to help develop your leadership style and chart your professional course.  Explore the latest issues with sessions on:  "Beyond Survival: Striving in Tough Times", "How to Leverage Your Leadership Skills" and "Leadership and Its Relationship to Health, Wellness & Energy Management". For more information, visit http://www.wict.org/WICT/News/Events/WLC2009.htm. The WICT leadership Conference is part of the new Cable Connections Spring that unites multiple industry events at one time and place.

About WICT
For thirty years, Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) has partnered with cable and telecommunications leaders to provide leadership programs and services, and create professional advancement opportunities for women. With over 7,800 members, WICT is the oldest and largest professional association serving women in the cable and telecommunications industry.

WICT develops women leaders who transform our industry through highly regarded professional events, educational programming and networking opportunities. Comcast, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., Time Warner Cable, MTV Networks/BET Networks, Charter Communications and Rainbow are members of the 2008 WICT Leadership Circle and provide the highest level of financial support for WICT programs, services and advocacy.
 

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