Powering the Partnership

Highlighting exceptional Ambassador teams that foster mutually beneficial relationships driving long-term growth and success. These teams enable members to gain new skills and build connections in support of NextUp and their organization.

Criteria

Open Minds: Facilitate member and organizational participation with NextUp by engaging as speakers, regional volunteers, and sharing expertise. Leverage organizational resources to strengthen partnerships.
Develop Capacity: Engage internal key stakeholders to support NextUp, integrate NextUp programming, and leverage relationships and expertise. Build the bridge for women in the leadership pipeline while delivering business results.
Create Opportunity: Use NextUp as a platform to create new skills, make connections, and share expertise for the betterment of all parties.

2024 Award Winner

SC Johnson: Darlene D’Souza, Kylee Fischer, and Amber Spiller

This year’s winning team has demonstrated exceptional dedication to raising awareness of NextUp, while simultaneously fostering growth and development for more than 604 members and counting! Over the past five years, the representation of members across genders and locations has tripled, achieving an impressive 90%-member engagement rate.

SC Johnson’s Leadership Council continues to host an annual All-Member Meeting, providing invaluable insights into NextUp programming. More than 200 employees attended this year! And the team has nearly doubled the attendance rate to NextUp’s learning and development programs and conferences. In addition, eight employees serve on NextUp regional boards, showcasing their commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Previous Winners

2023 Recipient

Coca-Cola: Barbara Poremba and Jennifer Hale

2022 Recipient

SC Johnson: Shannon Blum, Keri Weeter, Susan Borne

2021 Recipient

Conagra Brands: Jesse McHugh