Award Categories:

The WerkIt Awards seek to celebrate achievements in the following categories:

Individual Awards

Influencer of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who leverages her knowledge, position, and/or experience to amass a following and inspire meaningful change in their profession, industry or enterprise. Nominees in this category must: have an identifiable platform with a significant following (defined as at least 500 subscribers, clients, or users) and have a track record of inspiring or guiding the actions of others.

Gamechanger of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who has made significant contributions in their profession, industry or enterprise with a track record of change, innovation, inspiration, accomplishments and/or achievements. Nominees in this category must: have a record of accomplishments that have resulted in a significant shift in their sector.

Rising Woman of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman under 40 years of age who has significant accomplishments and/or success in their chosen industry or profession. Nominees in this category must: be under 40 years of age and have proof of excelling and/or making a name for themselves in their sector.

Emerging Lady Boss Of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman founder with less than 5 years in business who shows outstanding growth, success, and achievement in their enterprise. Nominees in this category must: be the founder of an organization that is in business for less than 5 years, demonstrate a commitment to their business, and their community.

Barrier Breaker of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who has utilized her position, status, expertise and influence to break down barriers and effect positive change in their profession, industry or enterprise. Nominees in this category must: have a track record of eliminating or overcoming obstacles to success (for themselves or for other members of their sector or community).

Lady Innovator of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who takes risks and introduces new products, methods, or ideas, and who fosters a culture of innovation in their profession, industry or enterprise. Nominees in this category must: utilize innovative thinking, take risks to introduce new ideas and foster a culture of innovation in their sector.

Creator of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who harnesses their original ideas to create new and exciting content, ideas, or opportunities in their profession, industry or enterprise. Nominees in this category must: demonstrate exceptional originality and creativity, introduce new or exciting content, ideas, or opportunities in their sector.

Nasty Woman of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who has raised their voice to challenge discriminatory policies or practices and advocate for systems change in their profession, industry or enterprise. Nominees in this category must: be an advocate for and/or achiever of systems change in their sector or the community as a whole.

SHERO of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman who demonstrates a continuing commitment to empowering and advocating for women in their profession, industry or enterprise, and who is a role model to other members of their community. The Women Who Werk team will select the SHERO of the Year.

****Note: All individual nominees must: reside in or within 50 miles of Austin, TX, embody Women Who Werk Foundation’s core values and demonstrate a commitment to empowering women in the community.

Organizational Award

EntHERprise of the Year ~ Recognizes a woman-owned company that has acted as a powerful change-maker and demonstrated a commitment to excellence, growth, and the community. Nominees in this category must: be in business for a minimum of one year, demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They must also demonstrate a commitment to growth and to the community.

****Note: Businesses in this category must: be located in and/or operate in or within 50 miles of Austin, TX. Nominees in this category must: Be in business for a minimum of one year. Embody Women Who Werk's core values. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Demonstrate a commitment to growth and to the community.