This distinguished award, presented by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.)™, honors and celebrates the remarkable professional achievements and community service of entrepreneurial women of color in North America.
To be eligible, applicants must:
-Be an entrepreneur with ownership in a privately-held, for-profit business (CEO/President)
-Identify as a Woman of Color* based in North America
-Have a business that generated at least $500,000 (USD) in revenue in 2024
-Fit into one of the three application categories ($500k-$1M, $1M-$10M, $10M+)
-8 winners per category will be selected (24 winners total)
-Not a previous recipient of the award
Additional Information:
WPO or W.E.W. membership is not mandatory to apply.
Winners will be awarded at W.E.W.'s 2025 Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, from October 22nd-24th.
There is no cost for the winner to apply or for the winner to attend the awards ceremony.
In-person attendance at the awards ceremony is strongly encouraged for all winners.
Application questions may be directed to Kirsten Wynn, Chief Innovation & Programming Officer, at Kirsten@women-presidents.com.
United States