Aviatra Accelerators, a Covington-based nonprofit focused on advancing women entrepreneurs, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
In partnership with the Cincinnati Business Courier, the awards program recognizes women who are making an impact through innovation, leadership, and business success across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton.
Winners will be recognized in five categories:
- Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- Woman Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
- Young Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
- “Paying It Forward” Entrepreneur of the Year
- Woman Health Entrepreneur of the Year
“Our region is home to a strong community of women entrepreneurs,” Aviatra CEO Jill Morenz said in a news release. “We want to celebrate their achievements and impact on our region’s entrepreneurial and business landscape, as well as inspire and encourage other women to pursue their business goals.”
To be considered, nominees must be the majority owner of a currently operating business headquartered in the region and actively involved in its day-to-day operations, including financial and strategic decision-making. Self-nominations are accepted, and anyone can nominate a woman business owner who meets the criteria.
A selection committee composed of business leaders from across industries will evaluate submissions. Nominations close at 11:59 p.m. on July 4. Award winners will be honored at Aviatra’s signature event, Flight Night, on Sept. 4 at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood.
The event also celebrates graduates of Aviatra’s MOMENTUM Accelerator–a 12-week program focused on business planning, customer acquisition, marketing, finances and scaling strategies. More details and the nomination form can be found at AviatraAccelerators.org.