The Women Who Inspire Awards
Presented by Elevate Her Network.
Real Women. Real Impact. Real Recognition.
We are thrilled to announce that nominations are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Women Who Inspire Awards!
The next group of inspiring women will be recognized at our Women’s Networking Summit 2026.
If you know a woman who is leading with heart, breaking barriers, building bold businesses, or lifting others as she climbs—now is the time to shine a spotlight on her.
Women Who Inspire
Celebrating the remarkable women who are making a difference and paving the way for others to follow.
Mentor of the Year Award
PICT (Professionals in Career Transition), The Revenue Table, and AND Coalition
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Squeaky Services Commercial and Residential Cleaning and Painting
Network Organization of the Year for Women
Women Who Inspire Award Categories
We invite you to nominate women and organizations who embody leadership, resilience, and innovation across a diverse range of industries and roles.
- Top Women in Business Award
Recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and business growth in Minnesota.
- Women to Watch Award
Honoring up-and-coming women entrepreneurs or professionals in the workplace with remarkable potential to shape the future of business in Minnesota.
- Innovative Business Leader Award
For women who are revolutionizing their industries with bold ideas, cutting-edge services, or breakthrough business models.
- Community Impact Award
Celebrating women who are using business as a force for good—making a tangible difference through philanthropy, outreach, and community-building.
- Rising Star Award
Recognizing young or new entrepreneurs under 40 who are showing impressive growth, grit, and promise in their business journey.
- Network Organization of the Year for Women
Awarding organizations that actively promote women’s leadership and entrepreneurship through culture, policy, and purpose-driven initiatives.
- Mentor of the Year Award
For the woman who’s always lifting others—this award honors those who have gone above and beyond to mentor and guide women in business.
- Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
The highest honor—celebrating a woman who has achieved exceptional success in business growth, leadership, and impact within her industry.
- Woman in Business Resilience Award
For women who have overcome adversity, setbacks, or major challenges—yet continued to lead, grow, and inspire.
- Woman Collaborator of the Year
Honoring a woman who excels in strategic partnerships, collaborative projects, or network building that empowers others and drives collective success.
- Female Trailblazer Award
Awarded to women who have paved the way for others by breaking barriers, achieving milestones, and pioneering bold moves in their field.
- Female Health & Wellness Leader
For women in fitness, health, or wellness who are making a lasting impact through their work in promoting well-being and inspiring others to live fully.
- NEW CATEGORY 2026– Woman in Podcasting Award
Honoring a woman who uses podcasting to educate, elevate, and empower others through storytelling, interviews, and thought leadership.
- NEW CATEGORY 2026– Woman in Coaching Award
Honoring a woman who uses coaching to educate, mentor, elevate, and empower others.
Nominees can be business owners, professionals, or work within organizations. We recognize women at every level who are moving the needle forward.
- Fill the form below
- Select the award category that best fits your nominee
- Tell us her story — why she inspires you and how she’s made an impact
- Submit your nomination any time before our 2026 cutoff (date TBA)
Tip: Powerful nominations include specific examples of leadership, results, and impact.
FAQs
Absolutely. We encourage you to spotlight every inspiring woman in your circle.
No. Nominations and awards are completely free. This is about community, not commerce.
Yes—you know your journey best, and we welcome self-nominations with open arms.
They can own a business or work for one—we celebrate female leadership and impact in every role.
Recognizing Greatness at the Women’s Networking Summit, 2026
Award winners will be honored live and on stage at our annual Women’s Networking Summit hosted by Elevate Her Network. This is where recognition meets inspiration, and powerful connections are born.
Date to be announced – Stay Tuned!
Tickets will go fast—our biggest event of the year always sells out.
Elevate Her Network is more than a networking group. We are a movement of high-achieving, mission-driven women committed to building legacy, wealth, and leadership through collaboration over competition.
We host monthly events, our powerful annual Women’s Networking Summit featuring the Women Who Inspire Awards, and intimate opportunities for business growth and real relationships.
Nominate. Celebrate. Elevate.
It starts with one story. Let’s tell hers.