The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, and breaking glass ceilings.
To be considered, nominees must work in Virginia and hold C-suite or equivalent executive positions or be owners or co-owners of a business.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
SAVE THE DATE
October 2025
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits, please contact your account manager or email
[email protected]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email
[email protected]Who is eligible to be nominated?
Women in Leadership Awards nominees must have their primary work office in Virginia and must hold a top corporate executive position (CEO, COO, CFO, etc.) or equivalent job (executive director, owner, etc.). Past winners of the Virginia Business Women in Leadership Awards are not eligible. Multiple applications for the same nominee are not necessary and will not increase the nominee’s chances of being selected. Nominations are due by 11:45 p.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025. The fee for this nomination is $25, payable by credit card.
How many executives can my organization nominate?
There is no limit on the number of executives who can be nominated from a single company or organization.
What are the judges looking for when selecting Women in Leadership Awards winners?
It is essential that the candidate has consistently demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity and has made an impact on their community and/or Virginia as a whole. It is helpful to have at least one letter of recommendation.
Can I save the nomination or application forms while I’m working on them?
Unfortunately, at this time you cannot, but we’re working to fix that. In the meantime, we suggest either filling out the forms on a separate sheet of paper and/Word Doc first or be prepared to spend some time in the form.
If I’m an honoree, do I need to purchase a ticket to the awards ceremony?
You do not need to purchase a ticket for yourself if you are an honoree. All other attendees must purchase a ticket. Please note that all Virginia Business events are limited in attendance based on location. Honorees and sponsors are guaranteed tickets. Individual tickets will only go on sale if space is available after sponsorship deadlines.
What is included in sponsorship packages?
Sponsorship opportunities to include a table for your guests, multimedia marketing, logo usage and much more depending on the level your company selects. For more sponsorship information and benefits please contact your account manager or email
[email protected]
If you have questions about this awards event, please email
[email protected] We offer a full suite of products and services to support your business marketing needs ranging from logo licensing to electronic article reprints to plaques and beyond!
- Leverage positive editorial coverage with official content licensing.
- Electronic reprints of original editorial coverage featuring your company, product, service or industry.
- Plaques, Desktop Awards, etc are eye popping in high traffic areas, showrooms, trade show exhibits and POP displays.
To learn more about the only official, approved way to get content licensing and reprints, please visit EVG Media.
Get Plaques & Reprints here!
Sign In
Free Newsletter
