Pittsburgh Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business

Overview

Pittsburgh Business Times’ Outstanding Women in Business / Women Who Mean Business awards honor high‑achieving female executives and entrepreneurs in the Pittsburgh region for leadership, professional achievements and community impact. Run by the editorial staff of the Pittsburgh Business Times (an American City Business Journals publication), honorees are selected through a nomination and editorial review process rather than pay‑to‑play. Companies and nominees pursue the award for regional visibility, third‑party validation, networking with other leaders and coverage in a special print/online section, which lends it strong local business credibility.

Eligibility Requirements

• Nominee must identify as a woman and work in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area or surrounding region served by the Pittsburgh Business Times
• Nominee must hold a leadership, executive, founder/owner, or other senior decision‑making role with significant professional accomplishments
• Self‑nominations and third‑party nominations are accepted, and nominees must be available to participate in the 2026 awards program and related publicity if selected