Winners Circle   That Woman is a Success... who loves life and lives it to the fullest; who has discovered and shared the strengths and talents that are uniquely her own; who puts her best into each task and leaves each situation better than she found it; who seeks and finds that which is beautiful in all people ... and all things; whose heart is full of love and warm with compassion; who has found joy in living and peace within herself. — Barbara J. Burrow

2008 Winners Circle Award Luncheon Honoring Anita Madden Thursday, May 22nd, at the Marriott Griffin Gate. Click here to register Click here to download a press release about this event.[33K Word Document] Presenting Sponsor: My Favorite Things Request for Proposals Please click here to view RFPs available for this year's event. View Past Winners

A celebration of Women Business Owners, since 1996 through the Lexington Chapter of NAWBO has honored women that meet the following criteria.

Winner’s Circle Award Criteria:

1. Outstanding leadership showing financial stamina and control.
2. Participated in the community with time and resources.
3. Has the ability to understand and resolve complex issues.
4. Is dedicated to furthering women in business through personal support and mentoring.

Public Policy Advocate of the Year Award

1. By action or example, was instrumental in affecting change in public policy beneficial to women business owners.
2. Demonstrated support and strengthened the efforts to further NAWBO’s vision and mission statement and presented in the business community.

Equipoise Award

1. Has been able to balance her commitment to family, career and community activities.
2. Has demonstrated the ability and recognizes the need to live a balanced life.
3. Has been able to be successful in her profession while maintaining a happy, healthy relationship with family members.
4. Has been able to identify time for her personal and spiritual growth.

NAWBO Member of the Year

1. Demonstrated support and activities that strengthen the presence of NAWBO in the public and private sector.
2. Created innovative and effective changes in NAWBO.
3. Demonstrated support and strength of NAWBO’s vision and mission statement.
4. The nominee must be a member of NAWBO

New Woman Business Owner of the Year

1. Owner of a business that is no more than 3 years old.
2. Demonstrates rapid business growth and high likelihood of future success.
3. Demonstrated excellence as a woman business owner
4. Demonstrated initiative and creativity in overcoming obstacles in her business.
5. Demonstrated civic and community involvement and contribution.
6. Demonstrated professional accomplishments and contributions.
   For application please click here.

Woman Business Owner of the Year

1. Demonstrated excellence as a woman business owner
2. Demonstrated initiative and creativity in overcoming obstacles in her business.
3. Demonstrated civic and community involvement and contribution.
4. Demonstrated professional accomplishments and contributions.
   For application please click here.