ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – Honoring the contributions of women in business, the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Women in Business Awards.
The awards will be presented at the annual Women In Business Luncheon as part of the Pow(H)er event on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Embassy Suites in Rockford.
Chamber President Caitlin Pusateri says the event is not just a women’s conference, everyone is welcome.
“It’s so empowering,” Pusateri says. “So often, men and women do great work that isn’t recognized. So anytime you have an opportunity to recognize great work that someone does, it just really boosts their self-esteem and helps them to keep going and keep doing what they’re doing and inspire others as well.”
Award categories:
- Community Hero Award: This award honors a woman who has significantly contributed to the community through service, dedication, and leadership. The honoree will be someone whose efforts have positively impacted the Greater Rockford community. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to serving others without direct professional benefit.
- Excellence in Leadership Award: This award recognizes a female professional who excels in leadership within her organization. Honorees will be acknowledged for their ability to inspire and guide their team while contributing to their organization’s success.
- Emerging Leader of the Year Award: This award highlights a young female professional within the first ten years of her career. The honoree will have shown exceptional promise and dedication, making a significant impact on her team or organization through her hard work and leadership skills.
- Woman Business Owner of the Year Award: This award honors a female entrepreneur with a minimum of 51% ownership in her business. The honoree will be recognized for her leadership, dedication to her craft, and business success.
Nominations may be self-submitted or submitted by another individual or organization. All nominations should be emailed to [email protected] by Oct. 11.
For more information, visit the Chamber’s website here.
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