The NHBWA Women of the Year Award recognizes exceptional women who exemplify leadership, community engagement, and professional excellence. To ensure a thorough selection process, nominees must meet specific criteria tailored to their achievements and contributions. These criteria are organized into three distinct award categories.

DATES:
Deadline to Submit a Nomination is on February 28, 2025 at 11:59 pm.
Final Award Recipients will be invited to be recognized at NHBWA's 25th Year Gala on May 2, 2025.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Nominees must currently live, work, or have lived or worked in Orange County.
2. Nominees must demonstrate active engagement in the community they serve and/or with NHBWA.
3. Nominees must have a proven history of business, entrepreneurial, or professional accomplishments.
4. Nominees must not have previously received the NHBWA Women of the Year Award.
5. Nominees cannot be current NHBWA Board Members, Advisory Board Members, or Honorary Board Members.

AWARD CATEGORIES:
1. Entrepreneur / Business with a Commitment to Community Service
   • An entrepreneur or business dedicated to giving back, fostering meaningful change, and enriching the community through service and support.
2. Entrepreneur / Business of the Year
   • An outstanding entrepreneur or business that exemplifies innovation, growth, and leadership, setting a benchmark for success in their industry.
3. Non-Profit / Educator of the Year
   • A non profit organization or an Educator whose impactful work uplifts, inspires, and drives positive transformation in the community.

Google Form for Nomination: Submit my nomination.