News & Press https://www.weldusa.org/news/default.asp Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:59:53 GMT Fri, 15 May 2026 18:51:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 WELD- Women for Economic and Leadership Development 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® June honoree Josie Lewis, MBA https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716394 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716394 ]]> Fri, 15 May 2026 19:51:00 GMT 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® May honoree Mel Pryor, FCAS, MAAA https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716393 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716393 ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:50:00 GMT 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® April honoree Sangeeta Lakhani https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716392 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716392 ]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:49:00 GMT 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® March honoree Monica Téllez-Fowler, MBA https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716391 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716391 ]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:46:00 GMT 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® February honoree Celeste Gamble https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716387 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716387 ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:45:00 GMT 2026 Woman WELDing the Way® January honoree Shannon Isom https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716386 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=716386 ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:43:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® December honoree Ameena "Dr.K" Kemavor https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688464 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688464 ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:20:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® November honoree Seneca Bing https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688465 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688465 ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:22:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® October honoree K. Zulene Adams https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688466 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688466 ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:23:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® September honoree Habiba Bankston https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688467 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688467 ]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:24:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® August honoree Yahaira Rose https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688468 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688468 ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 06:25:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® July honoree Tracie Cleveland Thomas https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688469 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688469 ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 06:26:00 GMT Press Release - Announcing the 2026 WELD Columbus Women WELDing the Way(R) Calendar Honorees https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=701554 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=701554 ]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® June honoree Sherrice Sledge-Thomas https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688470 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688470 ]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 06:27:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® May honoree Tonya Tiggett https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688471 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688471 ]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 06:29:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® April honoree Kiko Yee https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688472 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688472 ]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 06:30:00 GMT 2025 Woman WELDing the Way® March honoree E. Gayle Saunders https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688473 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=688473 ]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:31:00 GMT Nominations now open for the 2026 Women WELDing the Way Calendar! https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=692370 https://www.weldusa.org/news/news.asp?id=692370 Nominations are open for the 2026 Women WELDing the Way® Calendar! 

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Form closes March 7, 2025 at 12:00pm!

2026 Theme: "The Tough Get Going"

This year’s theme honors women who have faced and overcome significant adversity, whether personal or professional, as individuals or within a group. These honorees exemplify resilience, strength, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Their stories highlight their ability to rebuild stronger, solve problems creatively, and inspire others by preventing future hardship or paving the way for better solutions.

Nominators should consider how the candidate has demonstrated resilience and leadership when faced with challenges, whether by innovating in the workplace, guiding others through difficulty, or serving as a pillar of strength within their community. This theme seeks to celebrate women whose perseverance inspires action, change, and progress for others.

2026 WWW Calendar Reception

Date - November 6, 2025

Location - Ohio Stathouse

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Form closes March 7, 2025 at 12:00pm!

 
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