Corporate/Government Volunteer of the Year

• Involved in Great Lakes WBC Programs/Projects

• Volunteers on committees

• Encourages others to participate in WBENC - Great Lakes

Corporate/Government Advocate of the Year

• Advocates on behalf of individual women business owners or as a group
• Identifies procurement opportunities for women business owners
• Makes certain that women are represented in the procurement process

Corporate Champion of the Year
(An individual who works for a Corporation)

• Encourages corporate involvement in Great Lakes WBC and support of women business owners
• Demonstrates extraordinary leadership in championing women business owners
• Champions the cause of women’s business ownership

WBE of the Year

• Offers exemplary customer service
• Proactive in addressing/servicing customer needs
• Conducts business with other women entrepreneurs
• Possesses good business skills (growth, financial stability, creativity, innovation, management)
• Is current on industry trends and incorporates best practices in business operations

WBE Role Model/Mentor of the Year

• Demonstrates extraordinary leadership

• Serves as a role model
• Encourages women business owners
• Shares knowledge and experience with other women business owners

WBE Volunteer of the Year

• Involved in Great Lakes WBC Programs/Projects/Committees
• Volunteers on committees

Significant Contribution

• Goes above and beyond to actively support Great Lakes WBC and Women Business Owners
• Contributes a great deal of both time and resources to the network efforts 
• Encourages others to participate in Great Lakes WBC

The recognition will be held at the Great Lakes Women’s Business Conference September 26 & 27 , 2023