Congratulations to our 2011 Spark award winner:
Daela Taeoalii-Higgs
Daela with Ignite's emcee, Marilyn Sorensen, at the Diva Photo Booth at Ignite.
2011 Spark Award Winner: Daela Taeoalii-Higgs
Many times people who have made a difference in our life do so without requesting anything in return and their acts of kindness, good deeds and going the extra mile to make a difference, may go unnoticed.
The Spark Winner Receives $1,000 Prize Package:
- Two VIP tickets to attend the Ignite Your Spark women’s conference March 11-12 in Salt Lake City, UT. (valued at $397 each)
- Hotel stay for one night in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City, UT at the host hotel. (Valued at $130)
- $1,000 worth of giveaways and other prizes from our partners and sponsors.
- The winner will be recognized on stage to receive this award as a sincere “Thank You” for making a difference in in the world.
The Woman Behind the Spark Award
- Alison Sparks
Our Spark Award is truly inspired. Many people have contributed their generous support and vision to Illuminated Woman. One woman in particular is Alison Bleak Sparks, after whom the Spark Award is named. Alison has bold courage to live life fully. Her humor, talent and pure joy instantaneously lights up a room. She is a no-nonsense kind of woman who does what ever it takes to reach her goals. Nothing gets in her way.
In 2008 we talked about events we would create to empower women and create communities of empowered women; these communities would change the world. These communities would make the difference for millions.
Alison’s life was shortened unexpectedly due to complications from a brain tumor in April 2009, before she could physically see the fruition of Illuminated Woman. So it is her memory that we honor women for years and generations to come, to carry forth her spirit and commitment to live an illuminated life. Her vision and energy is in every aspect of Illuminated Woman and it is with great honor that we carry on her legacy with our Spark Award and Spark Scholarships. This award will be given in March 2011 during 2011 Ignite Your Spark Annual Conference.
So Alison, the Spark Award and Spark Scholarships are dedicated to you. For your light, your strength, your endurance. You were the person who never complained and who always celebrated life to the fullest every moment. Thank you for being a light in this world. Your light shines on.
Nomination Schedule:
February 10: Nominations accepted through February 10, 2012.
February 15: The Spark winner will be selected by the Illuminated Woman committee and announced.
March 17: The Spark winner will be awarded during the closing ceremonies.
Rules:
Nominees cannot be Illuminated woman staff, volunteers, or immediate family of staff.
Complete nominations must be received by February 10 by midnight Mountain Time.
Questions? Email us at angela [@] illuminatedwoman [.] com.
