Eligibility
Businesswoman of the Year Awards
The BYAs is about the recognition and acknowledgement of achievement, service and merit.
Overview:
Each year the Businesswoman of the Year Awards celebrates the achievements of female innovators, leaders and visionaries in the National Capital Region.
We accept nominations in four categories; Professional, Emerging Entrepreneur, Established Entrepreneur and Organization.
Overall BYA Criteria for Nominees
Excellence
- The nominee must reflect the excellence of businesswomen in our community
Local Businesswomen
- The nominee must live and work in the National Capital Region
Profit or not-for-profit
- May be public or private sector, profit or not-for-profit
Award Categories
Professional
For women in a vocation or occupation requiring special education, knowledge and skills
Organization
For women who are key decision-makers in their organization or company
Emerging Entrepreneur
For women who organize and operate an emerging business or group of businesses
Established Entrepreneur
For women who organize and operate an established business or group of businesses