Sandra Vogel Receives Women Breaking Barriers Award

April 27, 2005

Sandra Vogel, part-time communications instructor for Miami Hamilton, received the Women Breaking Barriers Award from Miami University.

Nominated by one of her students, Vogel received the faculty award for “serving as a positive role model for women by helping them reach their full potential and career goals.”

According to the award committee, “Sandra empowers women to be confident and articulate; she encourages women to stand up and be heard. She works tirelessly to integrate female leaders into the University environment through significant networking opportunities. For her commitment to Miami women and women everywhere, Sandra Vogel is truly a woman breaking barriers.”

Vogel also is executive managing director for eWomenNetwork Cincinnati. The Women Breaking Barriers Award is bestowed to those who have been distinguished by their respective communities as outstanding advocates of equality and models of leadership. The recipients of this honor are characterized by their achievements of perseverance and courage. Through their personal and professional commitments, these women have challenged societal norms expectations and the limitations of gender roles.