The Mentor Award honors an individual who has a history of investing in the personal and professional development of individuals in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, or technology industry. This award can also be presented to someone who has championed developmental issues in the workplace, advanced mentoring initiatives, and consistently supported company or industry mentoring programs. This award is presented to a nominee at the Director level or above.

"I am grateful for the recognition of the Inspire Mentor Award, which acknowledges my commitment to fostering personal and professional growth of my teammates and mentees."
~Sarah Cheatham
"Sarah works so hard at her job but also mentoring other folks and creating opportunities for them. She's dedicated a sizeable amount of her professional life to WICT and the people in this industry."
~Esther Zimmerman, nominator
DEDICATED
ENCOURAGING
SUPPORTIVE
COMMUNICATE with passion and poise,
in writing and in-person.
How Sarah Exemplifies Our 2024 Touchstone
I strive every day to bring my best self both professionally and personally. With a smile and contagious positivity, I create a warm work environment that empowers my teams to thrive. I champion teamwork by ensuring everyone has a voice in meetings, fostering collaboration beyond the meeting room.
