Women's Advocate Award

Do you know a Missouri S&T employee who deserves recognition for major contributions toward fostering the inclusion, development, and advancement of women on the S&T campus?

The Women's Advocate Award is given to any S&T employee, regardless of gender or job designation, who demonstrates commitment to the women on the S&T campus through mentorship and advocacy and by setting an example through professional achievement.

Join Us

Please join us to honor our next recipient at the Hasselmann Alumni House on April 8, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm for the presentation of the award and reception.

Submit A Nomination

Nominations open in February 2026.

About the Award

Nomination Process Details

The nominator is responsible for informing the nominee of their nomination and must solicit and collect up to three letters of support for the nominee.

The nominator should submit the following documents through using the online submission form, being sure to highlight the way in which the nominee meets the above criteria:

A letter of nomination
Letter(s) of support for the nomination (Must submit at least 1, but no more than 3)
A CV or resume from the nominee

Nominations will only be considered once all required information has been received.

*Submitted nominations will be considered without updating for three years. Self-nominations and more than one nomination per nominee will not be accepted.

Questions?
If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact Agnes Vojta, vojtaa@mst.edu.

Winners

Jessica Gargus-2025 Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award

Jessica Gargus joined the university in 2012 as a health educator. Prior to joining Missouri S&T, Gargus served as a nutrition program associate and health educator at the University of Missouri’s Phelps County extension office.