-Nominations are officially closed except for woman-owned businesses in Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh. The extended deadline for these regions is September 4 -

Nominate your favorite women entrepreneurs in the Bay Area!            

Join us in recognizing the women business owners who are creating jobs, building their community, and stimulating the economy.

Women’s Initiative for Self Employment announces the Woman-Owned Business of the Year 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. 

The Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award winners will be recognized at local events, at the San Francisco Business Times “Women’s Small Business Month” event, and  in the San Francisco Business Times and the San Jose Business Journal, as well as other local media.

Please join us to be part of this effort and help us celebrate women who are creating jobs and stimulating the economy.



Help us spread the word so every deserving business is considered for recognition as a Woman-Owned Business of the Year!

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Include our newsletter article in your company and association newsletters.

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What woman-owned business do you admire?
Click here to nominate your favorite woman-owned business today!

General Guidelines for Nomination

Women’s Initiative believes in the power of women-owned businesses to make a difference.
The Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award seeks to recognize women-owned businesses in the Bay Area that:

  • Have been successful despite the barriers that exist for woman business owners,
  • Exemplify how business ownership and leadership is beneficial for women,
  • Have a positive impact on local community or the community at large and/or
  • Advance their business through innovation.

Nominations due by Sep 4 - Only for woman-business owners in Silicon Valley and Pittsburgh in the East Bay - >>CLICK HERE to submit your nomination

Don't know a business to nominate? Take some time to explore the women owned businesses in your community. CLICK HERE for the WI Orange Pages,an online directory of client businesses.

Benefits to Awardees

  • Recognition at events throughout the bay area
  • Recognition in San Francisco Business Times and San Jose Business Journal
  • Featured on Women’s Initiative website and newsletter
  • Member of an exclusive “Woman-Owned Business of the Year” Network
  • Local media recognition

About Women's Initiative

Women’s Initiative for Self Employment is the largest microenterprise training and funding organization in the country.  For more than 20 years, the Bay Area nonprofit has been providing low-income women with the business training, access to funding, and ongoing support to start and grow their own businesses and become financially self-sufficient.
   
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www.womensinitiative.org

1398 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110, Ph: 415-641-3460