Women represent a powerful segment of Northwest Indiana. They lead with determination, heal with compassion, teach with inspiration, and live with enthusiasm. They exude the attributes that are well-deserving of recognition.
Each year, the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) honors outstanding women for these and other impactful contributions they have made in the NWI communities in which they work and live.
Nominations for Northwest Indiana’s most influential women are welcomed by individuals or from members of the public who would like to submit a nomination on someone’s behalf. Companies are encouraged to support the achievements of women within their organizations by submitting nominations.
From the nominations, a list of finalists will be announced. During the organization’s uplifting banquet, set this year for Sept. 25, all finalists are honored with a medallion. In 2024, 226 women were named finalists. Also during the event, two winners, one Up-and-Coming and one Influential Woman, in each of the 12 industry categories will be announced. In addition, awards will be given for the Community Leader of the Year and Supporter of the Year.
Nominations are free and can be made by visiting NWIIWA.org. Nomination forms are located under the “Events” tab on the website. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 14, 2025.
The 14th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet will be held at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville and will feature the ceremony as well as food, drinks and networking opportunities with the region’s largest companies. Check out some photos from the exciting 2024 event at Building Indiana Business.