Columbus Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business

Overview

Columbus Business First’s Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business program honors high-achieving women executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in the Columbus, Ohio region. Run by the local American City Business Journals outlet, it recognizes career achievement, leadership, and community impact across industries. Companies and individuals pursue it for local brand visibility and networking at a well-attended awards event, and it carries solid editorial credibility as honorees are selected by the publication’s staff through a nomination-based process.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must be a woman working in the Columbus, Ohio area
• Must be a senior-level leader, business owner, or key executive with significant professional achievements
• Must demonstrate leadership and community or civic involvement; self-nominations and nominations by others are both accepted