Chicago Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business

Overview

Chicago Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business awards recognize women executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in the Chicago area for business success, leadership, and contributions to the community. The program is run by the Chicago Business Journal, part of the American City Business Journals network, and selections are made by the publication’s editorial team from submitted nominations. Companies and leaders pursue it for regional visibility, networking with other honorees, and third‑party editorial validation within the Chicago business community.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a woman business owner, executive, or senior leader working in the Chicago metro area
• Must demonstrate significant business success, leadership, and community or civic involvement
• Self-nominations and nominations by others must be submitted through the Chicago Business Journal online form by the stated deadline