Okafor, Thompson receive Phenomenal Woman Awards Okafor, Thompson receive Phenomenal Woman Awards

Chinyere Okafor and Hercilia Thompson were honored March 13 for their exceptional leadership and devoted service to WSU at the inaugural Phenomenal Woman Awards ceremony hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Other nominees for the award from students, faculty and staff were Deema de Silva, Rhonda Hicks, Rhonda Lewis-Moss and Nancy McKellar.

Criteria for the nominees were:

--A woman who has distinguished herself in academic work, career, leadership, public service or any combination thereof.

-- A woman who has contributed to the personal growth and success of others, especially women, through education, research or public or volunteer service above and beyond her expected job responsibilities.

-- A woman whose achievements create positive social change, increase equality for all and build community through service.