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The annual Leading Light Awards recognizes women of achievement in science and technology who have set an example to others by demonstrating expertise, professionalism, leadership, service, courage and tenacity in pursuing their chosen career.

2006

Barnes & Thornburg Woman of the Year
Kathy Davis, CEO of Global Access Point

Outstanding Risk Taker
Jane Martin, General Partner of Village Ventures

Visionary Leader
Darby McCarty, President & CEO, Smithville Telephone Company

Outstanding Science, Technology or Engineering Educator
Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Associate Professor, Purdue University, Department of Engineering Education

Finalists:
Katherine Connelly, Associate Professor of Computer Science, IU School of Informatics
Margaret Dolinsky, Assistant Professor and Research Scientist, IU

Outstanding Contribution to Health, Life Science, Physical Science, or Ag-Science Industry
Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, Executive Associate Dean for Research, IU School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children

Finalist:
Julie Meek, CEO and Founder, The Haelan Group

Outstanding Contribution to the Manufacturing Industry
Laurie B. Tuttle, Engineering Director, Allison Transmission

Finalists:
Holly Koch, Information Technology Manager-Finance, Remy International
Susan Murray, Director of Technology, Rolls-Royce

Distinguished Use of Technology in a Non-Profit or Government Organization
Rhonda Winter, Director of Information Systems and Technology, Indianapolis Museum of Art

Finalists:
Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Associate Professor, Rose-Hulman
Vesta R. Whisler, Professor, IVY Tech Community College

Distinguished Use of Technology in a Service Industry
Julie Easton, Vice President of Data & Report Processing, Walker Information

Finalist:
Karen Goldner, FourthWave

Distinguished Use of Technology in a Service Industry by an Organization
Angie's List

Outstanding Dedication to Mentoring & Growth of Women in Science or Technology
Gail Farnsley, Chief Information Officer, Cummins

Distinguished Use of Technology in Healthcare Delivery
Suzanne Day Baker, Director St. Vincent Carmel ICU and Medical Surgical Unit, St. Vincent Carmel Hospital

Finalist:
Amy Jo Hatfield, Assistant Librarian, Medical Libraries, IU School of Medicine

Ice Miller Graduate Student Scholarship
Janice Childress, Indiana University School of Informatics

Ice Miller Undergraduate Student Scholarship
Debra Goodrich, Bachelor of Science, Radiation Therapy, IVY Tech Community College


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