Entreprenista 100 Awards Open 2026 Applications
Entreprenista 100 Awards applications are open through October 22, 2026, for women business owners seeking recognition and visibility.
Entreprenista League has opened applications for its 2026 Entreprenista 100 Awards, which will recognize 100 women business owners. Applications are due by October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, and winners will be announced on March 8, 2027. Founders may nominate themselves, while team members and outside marketing or PR professionals may apply with the founder’s permission. Current Entreprenista League membership is not required.
Recognition for Women Founders
The awards assess applicants for leadership, innovation, revenue growth, and community impact. Winners will receive recognition through Entreprenista’s media platform, its partner network, and the organization’s more than 4,500 Entreprenista League members.
Stephanie Cartin, Co-founder at Entreprenista, said:
“The Entreprenista 100 Awards are about celebrating the incredible women who are building businesses, creating change, and making an impact in their industries and communities.”
Stephanie Cartin, Co-founder at Entreprenista, said:
“Every year, we are inspired by the ambition, innovation, and resilience of the founders in our community. We created this program to give these women the recognition and visibility they deserve, and it has been incredible to see how winning an Entreprenista 100 Award has opened doors and created meaningful opportunities for so many of our honorees. We cannot wait to celebrate this next class of extraordinary founders and help share their stories with the world.”
Five Additional Awards
Alongside the 100 honorees, Entreprenista and its judging panel will select one founder for each of five categories: Entreprenista of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Changemaker of the Year, Community Builder of the Year, and Uplifter of the Year.
The panel includes more than 60 judges. Named judges include Candace Nelson of Sprinkles and Pizzana, Kim Perell, Regina Gwynn of the Tory Burch Foundation, Julia Haart of Body by Julia, Michelle Cordeiro Grant of GORGIE and LIVELY, Julia Hartz of Eventbrite, and other founders and executives.
Entreprenista 100 Award Applications are now open.
Sponsors and Timeline
Justworks returns as the awards’ supporting sponsor. Other supporting brands listed by Entreprenista are IT Cosmetics, Verizon, and KIT. Winners will be recognized at a virtual awards ceremony in March 2027, following the March 8 announcement.
Catherine Crevels, Chief Marketing Officer at Justworks, said:
“Justworks is proud to partner with Entrepreninsta to celebrate growth-stage founders.”
Catherine Crevels, Chief Marketing Officer at Justworks, said:
“Justworks has always been committed to helping entrepreneurs grow with confidence. The Entreprenista 100 is an amazing opportunity to honor the amazing, challenging work of building and scaling a company, and we're excited to be back for our second year being a part of this event.”
How to Apply
Women business owners can submit an application through Entreprenista.com/100. Applicants should review the official rules, eligibility requirements, and application fee information before applying. The program offers a practical route for founders seeking wider visibility and connections within a women-focused business community.
