A total of 587 businesses were nominated throughout the Bay Area.
Click below to see the nominees in each region and endorse your favorites.
Women’s Initiative for Self Employment announces the 2010 Woman Entrepreneur Awards, recognizing women business owners throughout the Bay Area for their contributions to their community and the local economy, and who are examples and mentors to aspiring female entrepreneurs. Click here to see our 2009 Winners.

The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards seeks to recognize women entrepreneurs that demonstrate the following:
  • Have been successful despite the barriers that exist for woman business owners,
  • Exemplify how business ownership and leadership is beneficial for women and their families,
  • Have a positive impact on local community or the community at large and/or
  • Advance their business through innovation.

Nominess will be asked to complete an entry form asking for information about their business. A Leadership Committee from each region will determine the Woman Entrepreneur of the Year based on information provided in the entry form and the support that the nominee received through endorsements from her community. Winners will be announced in August and honored at an award celebration in October.

Save the Date!

Join us to celebrate the 2010 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year throughout the Bay Area

Alameda
Monday, October 4th
Claremont Hotel & Spa,

Contra Costa
Tuesday October 5th
Roundhill Country Club

San Francisco
Wednesday, October 12th
Julia Morgan Ballroom

North Bay
Thursday, October 14th Stonetree Golf

Silicon Valley
Thursday, October 14th
Fairmont Hotel

For sponsorship information, please contact Madhuri Kirkham at 510-287-3107