Excellence in Business

(Sm/Med: 100 or less employees)

An Omaha area female employee who works for a small/medium size business and makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues in the business or in her networking groups, who contributes to nonprofits, the local community or women’s/girls’ groups.

Excellence in Business

(Large: 100+ employees)

An Omaha area female employee who works for a large size business and makes a difference in the lives of her colleagues in the business or in her networking groups, who contributes to nonprofits, the local community or women’s/girls’ groups.

Emerging Leader Award

This award recognizes a young Omaha metro-area woman under 30 years old who has contributed exceptionally in school activities, her local community and philanthropy or girls groups over the past year. She has a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and great career aspirations.

Community Volunteer

(Philanthropy, time, talent, financial contribution)

This award recognizes an Omaha metro-area woman volunteer or philanthropist who has made a major difference to local charities or nonprofits through a donation of volunteer time, talent or financial contribution.

Excellence in Education

An Omaha metro-area female educator or administrator who has made a difference in the lives of other women or girls. She contributes to the local community and nonprofits, encourages colleagues, and shares her skills for the benefit of others.

Excellence in Healthcare

An Omaha metro-area female who excels in the healthcare industry. She contributes to the local community and nonprofits, helps her colleagues to develop, and shares her skills for the benefit of others.

Excellence in Public Service

(Government, non-profit)

An Omaha area female that works in government, the arts, journalism or for a nonprofit organization. She goes above and beyond in her role and empowers her colleagues, and collaborates with other groups for the greater good to help improve the lives of others in the community.

Excellence in Women's Athletics

This award honors either female athletes, coaches, or individuals who have made significant contributions to women's athletics in the Omaha area. It celebrates their achievements, leadership, and impact on the development and promotion of women's athletics.

Visionary

(Entrepreneur, founder)

This award recognizes a woman who is an entrepreneur, a founder. Someone who built a dream into a successful venture that benefits and improves the lives of others in the Omaha community. This could be a small business or fundraising event.

Inspire Scholarship

An Omaha area female high school or college student who has contributed to her community, excels in the classroom, and has great career aspirations.