2026 Gala - WBE of the Year

The WBCS Parade of Stars Awards honor WBE and Corporate Members

who go above and beyond to ensure the successes of women-owned businesses.

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Response Tip
Providing context and quantitative examples makes a response more impactful.

Deadline
The deadline is 11:59pm CST on Wednesday, December 10.

Reveal
The winners are announced at the WBCS Parade of Stars Awards Gala on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Questions?

Contact WBCS Senior Director of Programs, Elizabeth Garner, at egarner@wbcsouthwest.org.

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Your Information

Name

Company

Nominee Questions

Describe how you and your business have benefitted from your certification and membership in WBCS.

Within the past year, how many WBCS events have you attended?

Within the past year, how many WBCS events have you sponsored?

Within the past year, how many business contacts have you made through the WBCS network?

Within the past year, what percentage of your business opportunities came as a result of being part of the WBENC network?

Within the past year, how many WBEs have you done business with?

What percentage of your total spend does your WBE spend represent?

How does your company differentiate itself?

Describe a recent situation that demonstrates your company's ability to overcome obstacles.

Describe your most significant recent business success/accomplishment.

Describe your vision for your company's future.

If you win this award, you will be introduced to the audience. What verbiage would you like us to use to talk about your company and why you're the WBE of the Year? (This can include verbiage from your other responses.)