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OCT15
How To Get Certified1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
OCT21
Newly Certified/Recertified WBE Orientation1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
NOV12
GWBC's Annual Celebration Event11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NOV17
How To Get Certified1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
NOV18
Newly Certified/Recertified WBE Orientation1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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GWBC® Annual Celebration Luncheon

The 2026 GWBC® Annual Celebration Luncheon will bring together small business owners, corporate partners, community leaders and supporters from across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina for an afternoon of connection, recognition and celebration.

Each year, GWBC® recognizes the individuals and organizations that help advance our mission and strengthen opportunities for small businesses throughout the region. From creating meaningful procurement opportunities and championing supplier inclusion to mentoring entrepreneurs and building stronger business communities, this event celebrates the people putting that mission into action.

Join us on November 12 at The Carlyle in Atlanta as we honor this year’s award recipients, reconnect with the GWBC® community and celebrate another year of businesses growing, partnerships forming and opportunities opening.

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In 2025, GWBC celebrated its 25th anniversary and combined its TOP and LACE Awards in a special event. Read more about the event below.

The Greater Women’s Business Council proudly celebrated 25 years of championing women-owned businesses across Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina in 2025. We honored the companies and individuals who embody our mission and values — driving growth, innovation and strong communities within the GWBC® network.

Their outstanding contributions spanned mentorship, world-class supplier inclusion initiatives and creating meaningful procurement opportunities that elevate women-owned enterprises.

The Annual Celebration Luncheon awards include:

Corporation of the Year - The award was given to a corporation that created significant advancement in breaking down barriers that impede WBEs from gaining fair access to procurement opportunities, including supplier development activities, financial assistance and strategic alliance counseling.

Advocate of the Year, Corporation - This award went to a supplier inclusion practitioner, procurement professional or buyer who was a current employee of a GWBC corporate member, and was selected for extraordinary efforts in inspiring, engaging and empowering GWBC certified WBEs.

Buyer of the Year - This award was given to a buyer, procurement professional or a supplier inclusion practitioner who was a current employee of a GWBC corporate member, selected for instituting programs that offer equal access for GWBC-certified WBEs and attained world-class quality in its supplier process.

The Voice Award - The Voice Award went to a corporation selected by GWBC WBEs that exhibited the most significant progress in creating a voice and platform for GWBC-certified WBEs to gain fair access to procurement opportunities.

Advocate of the Year, WBE - This award was given to a GWBC-certified WBE business owner (CEO/President) or an employee of a GWBC-certified WBE, recognized and honored for their proven methods in mentoring, coaching and supporting women-owned businesses.

Trailblazer Award - These awards went to GWBC-certified WBE owners (CEO/President) based upon being a pillar of their community, contributing their time and talent with a proven track record of mentoring, partnerships, volunteerism and supporting other WBEs.

Trailblazer, Category I (Annual sales under $1 Million)

Trailblazer, Category II (Annual sales $1 – $5 Million)

Trailblazer, Category III (Annual sales $5 – $10 Million)

Trailblazer Award: Category V   – Annual Sales $20 Million - $30 Million

Trailblazer Award: Category VI   – Annual Sales $30 Million - $50 Million

Trailblazer Award: Category VII  – Annual Sales $50 Million - $100 Million

Trailblazer Award: Category VIII – Annual Sales Over $100 Million

Volunteer of the Year Award - This award was presented to a GWBC® Certified WBE or a former corporate employee who demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to GWBC. Event volunteers, committee chairs and members were eligible. Nominees were current certified WBEs or an employee of a certified WBE in good standing to qualify for this award.

See the 2025 Award Winners
Greater Women's Business Council