The Horizon Award for Woman to Watch recognizes a woman with a consistent record of professional success and job excellence in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, or technology industry. They are a strong strategic leader, a role model, and significant contributor to the growth of their organization. This award is presented to a nominee who has been in the industry for at least five years and holds a VP level or above title.
"Receiving the Horizon Award for Woman to Watch is an incredible honor. It not only recognizes my dedication and hard work in the telecommunications industry but also serves as a testament to the importance of promoting strong female leadership. I am deeply grateful for this recognition, and I hope to continue inspiring and empowering other women to achieve their goals and reach new heights in their careers."
~Megan Dover
"Megan is a great role model for other leaders: no one outworks Megan, prepares more, learns more or offers more commitment and wholeheartedness to everything she does - I love having her on my team, and she sets a high bar for me and everyone around her."
~Catherine Mitchell, nominator
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COMMUNICATE with passion and poise,
in writing and in-person.
How Megan Exemplifies Our 2024 Touchstone
Contrary to the old nursery rhyme, I believe that words can indeed hurt—but they can also heal, inspire and connect. Words matter, but so does the way we deliver them. In my professional life, I choose my words carefully and pay close attention to how I convey them, ensuring that my message is received with the intended impact. Whether I'm encouraging a colleague or mentee to persevere through a challenging project, or sharing a vision that motivates my team, I strive to communicate with respect, empathy and positivity. In my personal life, words and the way they are expressed take on even greater significance. They have the power to uplift, comfort or wound those closest to me. Combined they have the power to help me express love and gratitude and help me in delicate conversations. Ultimately, effective communication is about more than just words—it's about creating meaningful connections and lasting relationships through genuine, empathetic interaction. And while words are a crucial part of this process, they must be backed up with consistent, aligned action to truly make a difference. In both my professional and personal life, I strive to demonstrate these values. It's not just what we say, but how we say it, and what we do to support our words, that builds trust and understanding.