Professional Women of the Year Awards
WWIB recognizes the amazing accomplishments of 3-5 Professional Women of the Year each year. We also give a Community Legacy Award in years when it is merited. If you know an outstanding woman in our community we encourage you to read below for more information on submitting a nomination to honor an influential woman deserving of these awards.
Professional Women of the Year Award
The Professional Women of the Year (PWOTY) award is a unique recognition opportunity, honoring the incredible contributions of local women in business. These individuals develop future leaders, mentor our children and peers, and give back in ways that impact us all.
We encourage you to submit a nomination to honor an influential woman in your life. Nominations are due on March 31st, 2024, by 5:00pm. Finalists are selected by the Whatcom Women in Business Awards Committee and up to three winners are selected by the Board of Directors and unveiled at the Awards Celebration in the year following the nominations.
Nominate someone for Professional Woman of the Year!
Who will be the 2024 Professional Women of the Year!?! Do you know someone who strives for and exemplifies the areas that Whatcom Women in Business honors? Those areas are: Leadership, Professionalism, Business Acumen, Mentorship, and Community Involvement. If you do, please use the form below to submit your nomination for the next Professional Women of the Year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration for Professional Women of the Year, individuals must:
1. Be a current Whatcom County resident.
2. Identify as a woman.
3. Be a business owner or manager.
4. Have been a manager or owner in their business for a minimum of three years.
5. Have exemplified the WWIB areas of Leadership, Professionalism, Business Acumen, Mentoring, and Community Involvement in such a way as to positively impact the community and inspire those around them to do the same.
Community Legacy Award
The Community Legacy Award (CLA) is a unique recognition opportunity, honoring a member of our community who stands out as having made a lifetime of exceptional contributions and a lasting impact on our community through decades of dedication.
If you know such a person, we encourage you to submit a nomination to honor an influential woman deserving of a Community Legacy Award (CLA). Nominations are due on March 31st, 2024, by 5:00pm. All nominees will then be invited to interview for consideration. The CLA recipient is selected by the Whatcom Women in Business Board of Directors and honored at the Awards Celebration in the year following the nominations.
Nominate a woman for a Community Legacy Award!
Who will be the 2024 Community Legacy Award recipient!?! Do you know someone who strives for and exemplifies the areas that Whatcom Women in Business honors? Those areas are Leadership, Professionalism, Business Acumen, Mentorship, and Community Involvement. If you do, please use the form below to submit your nomination for the next Community Legacy Award recipient.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for consideration of the Community Legacy Award, individuals must meet the following qualifications:
1. Current Whatcom County resident.
2. Identify as a woman.
3. Have worked in Whatcom County for a minimum of 20 years.
4. Have exemplified the WWIB areas of Leadership, Professionalism, Business Acumen, Mentoring, and Community Involvement in such a way as to leave a lasting and far-reaching positive impact on our Whatcom County community.
If you have questions or would prefer to submit your nomination as a PDF or Word document, please send it to Kaitlynn Gilmore, and be sure to include all fields. Email Kaitlynn Gilmore with any questions.