Get Recognized as an Entreprenista 100 Award-winning Business
Entreprenista’s exclusive award program celebrates women founders at all stages of business recognizing excellence, impact and innovation

Winning an Entreprenista 100 Award will boost your brand visibility and give your business the recognition it deserves
Top Honors
In addition to making the top 100 list, five outstanding Entreprenistas will be further recognized in our premier honors of the year.
Entreprenista
of the year
Recognizes a passionate and incredibly well-rounded founder who embodies Entreprenista’s values and has achieved remarkable success in their business, while also adding immeasurable value to both local communities and their fellow founders.
INNOVATOR
of the year
Honors a forward-thinking founder whose original strategies and solutions demonstrate unparalleled creativity and business insight.
CHANGEMAKER
of the year
Celebrates an inspirational founder who uses their platform and influence to create positive change and significant forward progress for a specific cause or movement.
community builder
of the year
Spotlights an ambitious founder and relationship builder who is actively leveraging the power of community and mission-driven business practices to make inspiring contributions toward the development and empowerment of a specific group of people.
UPLIFTER
of the year
Highlights a founder and role model who is dedicated to the success and wellness of other women through advocacy, mentorship, sponsorship, or purposeful initiatives that create opportunity.
Accept your award during our special Entreprenista 100 virtual awards ceremony in May 2025
More details coming soon!
Who should
apply?
The Entreprenista 100 Award program honors ambitious women business owners who want to be recognized for their excellence, impact and innovation. If you operate a for profit or non profit business in the US or Canada*, you are encouraged to apply!
Whether you launched your business this year or have been thriving for over a decade, you deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

DETERMINATION
INNOVATION
INTEGRITY
RESILIENCE
PERSEVERANCE

WINNER BENEFITS
Your business will be featured in front of millions of founders and partners across…
- Your business will be amplified on the Entreprenista Media website and social channels
- Featured in the Entreprenista newsletter
- Winners will receive award winning status with an Entreprenista digital awards winner badge positioning you as a top founder, award winner, and thought leader in your industry
- An invitation to the exclusive virtual award ceremony in May 2025
Meet our past award winners

Sabina Hitchen
Founder of Press for Success
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Najwa Javed
CEO & Founder of E'MAR
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Elisa Molina
CEO & Founder of COVEDOZA LLC

Nadine Ramos
CEO & Founder of Lasio Professional Products
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Tori Bell
CEO & Founder of Inclusion Unpacked
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Kate Isler
CEO & Co-founder of The WMarketplace Inc
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Haley Dagan
CEO & Founder of The Written World
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Sophia Yen
Co-founder of Pandia Health
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Pallavi Pande
Founder of Dtocs LLC

Lorraine Galvis, Esq.
Founder of Galvis & Co.®
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Mary Seats
Founder of The Icing Agency

Alexis Irene
Founder of Static Nails
Hear first-hand from our past award winners
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Meet our esteemed judges
from the past year’s award selection

Alexandra Wilkas Wilson
founder of clerisy
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Ambika Signh
Founder of Armoire
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Leanne Lopez Mosley
Founder, Rich Queen
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Stephanie Cartin
Co-Founder of Entreprenista & Socialfly
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Courtney Spritzer
Co-Founder of Entreprenista & Socialfly
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Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
Founder, BrainTrust Founders Studio, BrainTrust Fund and host Business of the Beat Podcast


Adriana Carrig
Founder & CEO of Little Words Project


Michelle Cordeiro Grant
Founder of Gorgie and LIVELY
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Allison Ellsworth
Co-Founder & Chief Brand Officer, poppi


Alexandra Cristin
Founder of Glam Seamless


Alexis Irene
Founder & CEO Static Nails, Entreprenista of the Year 2023


Candace Nelson
Exited Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes & Pizzana


Tori Bell
Founder of Inclusion Unpacked


Kim Perell
Serial Entrepreneur, Business Executive, Speaker, Author and Startup Mentor


Farnoosh Torabi
Founder of Farnoosh Inc & Host of So Money Podcast


Sarah Potempa
Founder of The Beachwaver Co.


Tracy Litt
Founder of The School of Becoming


Sarah Lee
Co-founder Glow Recipe


Anouck Gotlib
CEO of Belgian Boys


Mary Seats
Founder of The Icing Agency and The Bakery Cowork


Carrie Kerpen
Founder of Likeable Media
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Amy Shoenthal
Best Selling Author, Journalist, Marketing Consultant


Julie Solomon
Founder of EmpowerYou, Messaging Strategist, & 7-Figure Business Mentor


Gwen Whiting
Founder of The Fill and Exited Founder of The Laundress


Nadine Ramos
Founder & CEO of Lasio Professional Products & Blessed Bananas


Jill Wagner
Award-winning Journalist and TV anchor, Podcast Host


Ashley Stahl
Founder of Wise Whisper Agency


Richelle Pena
Founder of HealthBiz Mastery, Serial Entrepreneur, Author, and Media Personality


Carlyn Bushman
Founder, Carlyn Bushman Consulting


Nathalie Walton
President, Abbeywood Ventures


Kat Weaver
Founder of Power To Pitch


Leslie Grossman
Founder of Her Circle Leadership


Amanda Bybel
Founder of The Inner Beauty Bybel


Kayleigh Christina
Co-founder + CMO of CLEARSTEM


Stacey Ross Cohen
CEO of Co-Communications and best-selling author of Brand Up


Alyssa Arnold
Founder of Wildwood Growth Partners, COO Bonjour Fete


Divya Gugnani
Founder of 5 SENS and Wander Beauty

How to apply
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Visit Entreprenista.com/100 to access the application
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Enter your info on the signup page to get started
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Create a free account on our awards platform and begin answering application questions
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Share details on yourself and your business - you can edit anytime!
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Save as draft if you need more time, then submit when ready
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
The Entreprenista 100 is open to for profit and non profit business owners based in the United States and Canada* who are 18 or older with at least 1 woman founder. To qualify, your business must have a woman founder or at least one active woman co-founder. Each company may submit only one entry, but if there are two or more founders, you can indicate this on the application. Full terms and conditions can be found here.
*NOTE: Residents of Quebec, Canada are ineligible to apply.
Why should I apply?
You've worked tirelessly to achieve entrepreneurial success, and we want to celebrate your accomplishments! Here’s what you’ll gain by winning an Entreprenista 100 Award:
- Boost Brand Visibility – Enjoy national exposure with recognition on Entreprenista.com, social media, and through our extensive network of members and partners.
- Highlight Your Authority – Strengthen your position as a leader in your industry, attracting attention from new and existing clients or customers.
- Gain Instant Credibility – Leverage your award winning status to enhance your business’s credibility across all of your own marketing channels.
What else will I receive if I win?
As an Entreprenista 100 winner, you'll gain extensive visibility across all of Entreprenista Media’s platforms. This includes a dedicated feature on Entreprenista.com, spotlight posts on our social channels, the potential for additional press opportunities and inclusion in our email newsletters. In addition, if you are a member of the Entreprenista League you will also be recognized as an award winning business with a E100 Winner badge in the community platform of over 2000+ business owners, and access to the private winners room.
You’ll receive an official “Entreprenista 100” winner’s badge to showcase on your platforms and an exclusive invitation to our virtual awards ceremony, where we’ll celebrate your achievements.
You’ll also receive exclusive invitations to special networking and business-boosting events specifically for current and past winners of the Entreprenista 100 Awards.
How much is the application fee?
The Early entry application period runs through Sunday, February 23rd.
The early entry application fee for active members of the Entreprenista League is $59.00.
The early entry application fee for non-members is $99.00.
Our regular pricing window will begin on Monday, February 24th and the application fee will increase to $89 for members of the Entreprenista League and $149 for non-members.
*** All application fees are non-refundable. ***
Do I need to be an Entreprenista League member to apply?
The Entreprenista 100 Awards are open to all women business owners. You do not have to be a member of the Entreprenista League to apply, but if you join the Entreprenista League after you apply, you will receive a discount on your lifetime membership to the community. If you have any questions, email awards@entreprenista.com.
What is the award selection process?
All applications will be reviewed at the close of the application window. The Entreprenista team and panel of judges will review the applications, taking into account business excellence and impact. Entreprenista 100 Judges also assists in the selection of the top award honors.
Why is there an application fee?
The number one goal of The Entreprenista 100 Awards is to provide a platform for highlighting and celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of women business owners. There are numerous resources that go into the execution of a high caliber awards program, which necessitates the establishment of a small application fee.
The application fee goes directly back into the program to help cover the costs associated with the review, selection, and promotion of the winners, essential technology, and needed assets to ensure the program’s widespread visibility and impact, and more. Additionally, the application fee helps to safeguard the program against fraudulent, spam, and duplicate submissions.
We have taken measures to keep the application fees as low as possible in order to make The Entreprenista 100 Awards accessible to as many women founders as we can, while still being able to run the program effectively.
Outside of The Entreprenista 100 Awards, The Entreprenista League regularly shares complimentary tips, resources, and opportunities for exposure and visibility through our public channels, such as our Instagram account and free, weekly newsletter, “The Entreprenista Agenda”.
How many times can I nominate my business?
Only one application per business will be accepted (i.e. co-founders cannot submit multiple entries for the same business. If you have multiple co-founders, please include them all on one application).
What is the deadline to apply?
Early entry application period runs through Sunday, February 23rd.
The final application deadline is Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by 11:59 PM EST.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners of the Entreprenista 100 Awards will be announced in early May 2025.
Will there be a physical award ceremony?
There will not be a physical award ceremony, but there will be a virtual long-form ceremony to recognize and honor the winners. The date of this event will be shared soon!