Panhandle BPW
Is Looking for Nominees for our
2026 Awards 

Each year Panhandle BPW is proud to present annual awards to
deserving women and employers.

 If you know someone we should recognize this year 
please click on the link below and Panhandle BPW will
reach out to your nominee 

The nomination deadline for all awards is April 10, 2026
Nominate Young Careerist
Young Careerist
The Young Careerist award recognizes the accomplishments of women between the ages of 21 and 35 who are continually advancing in their careers. Qualified nominees must work full-time and have been employed in business for a minimum of 1 year.

Nominate Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
 The Woman of the Year recognizes a woman who demonstrates the following ideals of Panhandle BPW:
  • Outstanding career achievement
  • Outstanding efforts on behalf of BPW issues (equity in all areas of employment and education, elimination of all forms of discrimination, equitable family laws, health care for women including reproductive freedom, dependent care, initiatives for women/minority owned small businesses, supporting women veterans, etc.)
  • Outstanding assistance to other women in their career advancement
  • Outstanding guidance to youth and young career women 
  • Outstanding community service
Nominate Employer of the Year
Employer of the Year
The Employer of the Year recognizes employers 
in 2 categories who are exceptional employers of women.
  • employers with fewer than 30 employees 
  • employers with 30+ employees 

Eligible employers will have demonstrated consistent commitment to the employment, advancement, and recognition of women.