"The breadth and depth of talent among greater Cincinnati's business women is amazing. When we shine a spotlight on these successful women, their stories and learnings empower other women to aspire to their level of success."
Vanessa Freytag, Executive Director, Women's Fund
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationWE Celebrate
Women's Business Awards
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber presents WE Celebrate, an awards event honoring women and women-owned businesses for their achievement, innovation, social responsibility and mentoring. WE Celebrate provides women business owners the chance to come together with others who know what it’s like to honor the sacrifices and successes you’ve all been through.
Save The Date: 2010 WE Celebrate
Wednesday, December 8
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at the Hyatt
2010 Keynote Speaker:
Beth Comstock
Chief Marketing Officer & SVP
GE
Beth Comstock began her career in local television production in Virginia, and has held a succession of publicity and promotions roles for GE, NBC, CBS and Turner Broadcasting. Comstock now leads GE’s organic growth and commercial innovation initiatives, and the sales, marketing and communications functions. She is responsible for the GE-wide business platforms ecomagination, devoted to reducing environmental impact with new technology, and healthymagination, focused on achieving sustainable health through innovation by lowering costs, improving quality and reaching more people. Comstock is also a trustee of the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and is a graduate of the College of William and Mary.
WE Celebrate Awards
Below are the categories for this year's WE Celebrate Awards. We encourage you to nominate a worthy individual or company - including your own! Applications will be available for download soon.
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Has your business had an outstanding year? How has your company demonstrated excellence, innovation, growth, strength and leadership?
Best New Product or Service
Does your company have an innovative and successful new product or service that has made a positive difference for your customers?
Community Impact: Business of the Year
Has your organization dedicated resources to improving the quality of life in our community? Has it made a sustained difference in people’s lives?
Business Mentor of the Year
Which woman or man has made the most significant impact on your career? Thank them for their continued support by nominating her or him for this award.
Woman of the Year
Which business women do you respect and admire the most? Nominate your choices for the most inspiring, insightful and influential women from Corporate, Nonprofit and Entrepreneurial organizations.
Marketing to Women: Best Campaign of the Year
Has your company executed a successful marketing program directed to women in the past year? Marketing vehicles for the program can include any form of communication such as social media, direct mail, print, radio – even a promotional event.
Questions? Contact Diana Long, Women Excel program manager, at 513.686.2946.
For a list of past WE Celebrate winners and finalists, click here.