Influential Women and Up-and-Coming Awards

Two awards are given to nominees in the following 12 industries:

  • Arts
  • Business
  • Construction/Manufacturing
  • Economic Development/Government
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Law
  • Marketing/Media
  • Nonprofit
  • Service/Tourism
  • STEM.

Empowering Business Award

Recognizing one company which demonstrates excellence in supporting women’s success.

Community Leader of the Year Award

Recognizing one individual, male or female, who has impacted the community through charitable contributions.

Supporter of the Year Award

Recognizing one individual, male or female, from the region that has shown outstanding support in nominating women in business.


Eligibility Requirements

Are you eligible to be an Influential Woman? Please read our Eligibility Requirements before entering.

  • Nominees must be a female.
  • Nominees must work or live in Northwest Indiana.
  • Nominees must be able to attend the awards reception on September 28, 2023.
Nomination Application