1st Place Logo Design Contest Winner: Julianne Rush
What inspired you to enter the Women & Leadership Logo Design Contest?
I have a passion in making logo designs. When this opportunity came about, I was eager to be able to show my skill, as well as represent what women leadership has been for me.
What does the Women & Leadership Symposium mean to you?
Women and Leadership to me means another family, a connection that most people do not get a chance to have. Seeing women from all walks of life being able to connect and share experiences has always been my favorite thing. Since a young age, I have held many leadership positions within my church and community and being able to continue that here at Bethany College has been life changing.
Who is a woman in your life that inspires you to be a leader?
A woman in my life who has inspired me to be a leader is my mother. When I was younger, my mother was the head of the PTA at my elementary school, as well as a coach for many of the sports teams I participated in as a child. While doing this, she was also starting to go back to school for her second degree in special education. She has always inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and find different ways to help members of my community.
2nd Place Logo Design Contest Winner: Joanna Melita
What inspired you to enter the Women & Leadership Logo Design Contest?
I was very interested in the design contest but was unsure of whether or not I should participate. I just recently became interested and involved in graphic designing and decided to take the chance just to improve my skills.
What does the Women & Leadership Symposium mean to you?
A Woman in Leadership symposium to me means an opportunity for women to speak about their accomplishments and experiences in hopes of encouraging other women to take chances. It’s really amazing that Bethany is encouraging this experience and I believe it will continue to inspire young women at Bethany and beyond.
Who is a woman in your life that inspires you to be a leader?
There are countless women in my life who inspire me. My mom is the first person who comes to mind, I always go to her when I am unsure of what to do and she is my biggest supporter. She has always stood by me and I am grateful to have her.
3rd Place Logo Design Contest Winner: Dejah Burke
What inspired you to enter the Women & Leadership Logo Design Contest?
What inspired me to enter was the idea of designing a new logo. I love design and I plan to become a graphic designer once I graduate college, so I thought that entering this contest would be a great opportunity in general.
What does the Women & Leadership Symposium mean to you?
The Women & Leadership Symposium, to me, is an event that gives women the opportunity to share their careers and accomplishments. I also feel like it is just an event that gives women the spotlight in general.
Who is a woman in your life that inspires you to be a leader?
My Mom. I know that it sounds like a generic answer, but my mother has helped me a lot throughout life. Not only that, but she’s a really good leader and I was inspired to gain some of her leadership skills.