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The Entreprenista League is excited to announce its call for applications for its third annual Entreprenista 100 Awards.
"The Entreprenista 100 Awards celebrate the success and resilience of women founders who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship," said Entreprenista Co-founder Stephanie Cartin. "We created this program to amplify their voices, showcase their groundbreaking work, and connect them with opportunities that can transform their businesses. Winning this award has opened doors for so many Entreprenistas, helping them gain visibility, credibility, and connections that propel their ventures forward. This is more than recognition—it's a movement to champion and empower women founders everywhere."
The application submission period is open today, February 3rd, 2025, through March 12th, 2025 at 11.59PM EST. Winners receive national recognition across Entreprenista.com, Entreprenista's social and email channels, as well as through the extended network of its partners and more than 2,000 Entreprenista League members.
Justworks and Gimme® Beauty are supporting sponsors of the Entreprenista 100 Awards, which will shine a light on the extraordinary achievements of 100 women business owners across a wide variety of industries.
Jeff Durham, founder of Gimme Beauty, shares the sentiment of amplifying the voices of women entrepreneurs. "With Gimme Beauty's mission to unlock potential in 100,000 women in 5 years, the Entreprenista 100 awards is a beautiful way for us to launch this social impact campaign. We are thrilled to recognize and support these deserving entrepreneurs."
Founders are encouraged to nominate themselves by visiting Entreprenista.com/100. Marketing and PR professionals, or other members of a team, are also able to apply on behalf of their company's founder (with their permission). In an effort to extend recognition to as many deserving women business owners and entrepreneurs as possible, nominees do not need to be current members of the Entreprenista League.
Supporting sponsor Justworks, a technology company specializing in payroll, benefits and global HR software for small businesses, echoed this mission. "Justworks is proud to sponsor the Entreprenista 100 Awards, celebrating the bold, innovative leaders who are redefining entrepreneurship. As a trusted partner to small businesses, Justworks empowers founders to manage and grow their teams confidently with our all-in-one platform and award-winning customer service."
Alongside the selection of the core 2024 Entreprenista 100, an esteemed panel of business luminaries will collaborate with Entreprenista to honor one outstanding founder in each of the following five premier award categories:
- Entreprenista of the Year – an exemplary role model who stands out across all criteria areas
- Innovator of the Year – a forward-thinking founder who demonstrates unparalleled ingenuity
- Changemaker of the Year – a trailblazer using their platform and influence to create a positive impact
- Community Builder of the Year – a super-connector developing and empowering a community
- Uplifter of the Year – a leader dedicated to nurturing the success and wellness of other women
Mary Seats, founder of The Icing Agency and Bakery CoWork, was the recipient of the Community Builder of the Year award in 2023. "Winning Community Builder of the Year was a defining moment for me and my business," Seats said."The award not only amplified my platform but also inspired me to think even bigger about the communities I build. It opened doors to new collaborations, strengthened my credibility, and gave me the confidence to expand my vision. I'm honored to continue the journey by serving as a judge this year, and I can't wait to celebrate the incredible entrepreneurs making their mark."In addition to Mary Seats, the distinguished panel of judges is made up of some of the most accomplished women founders, such as:
- Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles and Pizzana
- Allison Ellsworth, founder of Poppi
- Farnoosh Torabi, author and speaker
- Kim Perell, 9x founder and investor
- Divya Gugnani, co-founder of Wander Beauty and 5 SENS
- Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, founder of BrainTrust
- Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder of Gorgie and LIVELY
- Sarah Potempa, founder of The Beachwaver Co.
- Anouck Gotlib, CEO of Belgian Boys
- Sarah Lee, co-founder of Glow Recipe
- Carrie Kerpen, founder of The Whisper Group
- Courtney Spritzer, co-founder of Socialfly and Entreprenista
Visit entreprenista.com/100 to see the full panel of renowned judges and to start your application.Winners will be announced in May 2025, along with a virtual awards ceremony featuring esteemed speakers and judges.
The Entreprenista League aims to inspire and empower current and future women founders. Members get access to a supportive community through virtual and in person networking events, resources to use the best business tools and solutions through the Entreprenista Approved marketplace, business visibility opportunities, and more.
Other supporting brands and sponsors of the Entreprenista 100 include Relay, Lettuce and Socialfly.
For more information about the Entreprenista 100 Awards, please visit Entreprenista.com/100 or follow #entreprenista100 on social media. View the official rules, application fee information, and eligibility here.
About the Author
Stephanie Cartin
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
