WoW Awards
The 2024 Women of Work Awards celebrate extraordinary people who excel in their fields and uplift women in the extended workforce.
*For every vote received, GraceMark Solutions will donate $1.00 to a ‘Women in Need’ Charity chosen by the final nominees.
Top 10 WoW Finalists by award
- Listed in alphabetical order by first name by award category -
Community impact
Awarded to a woman whose efforts have substantially benefited the contingent workforce community, whether through advocacy, education, or service initiatives.
Amber Crawford
Angie Schroeder
Charlene Pounds
Erika Arvizo
Katie Macias
Kim Michel
Neha Malhotra
Nicola Jacobs
Pamela Osban
Rashi Arora Khosla
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION CHAMPION
Honors a woman who has made notable efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the contingent workforce ecosystem.
Amina Jafery
Amy Dawson
Courtney Richardson
Katie Levesque
LaShaun Solomon
Liz Cuthill-Sabiston
Maria Shade-Lee
Melissa Sanches Rocha
Shabana Siraj
Wendy Wu
innovator of the year
Awarded to a woman who has introduced groundbreaking technology or processes to the contingent workforce industry, demonstrating exceptional innovation and impact.
Ashley Crittenden
Catherine Candland
Danielle Woodward
Joy Pastor
Kathleen Hemberg
Lisa Quattrini
Lori Kessler
Michelle Johnson
Rosalyn Ballato
Tara McCreedy
Leadership Excellence
Recognizes a woman who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities and has made significant contributions to her organization or the contingent labor ecosystem at large.
Angela Owens
Ann Ramakumaran
Cameron Edwards
Dawn Serpe
Dipti Jain
Jennifer Dunleavy
Karen Ben-Alta
Mariel Ponce de Dardon
Sharon Bhate
Sue Arora
mentorship impact
Celebrates an individual's commitment to guiding young women. This award honors women who have made significant efforts in mentoring, offering not only their wisdom and support but actively creating growth and learning opportunities. Their contributions have been instrumental in nurturing a new generation of female leaders, providing them with the tools they need to flourish.
Amy Diehl
Antoinette Joyeux
Carolyn Joshua
Cindi Boudreaux
Leslie Vickrey
Mary Vareberg
Payal Kanaiya
Rachel Harrington
Rebecka Kruk
Tiffany Farnsworth
mompreneur marvel
This award honors exceptional working mothers who excel in balancing career success and family life with grace and determination.
Amita Patel
Angela Alberty
April Beard
Ashley Wilson
Carrie Mcdowell
Faye Cheung
Jessi Sletten
Kaitlin Tompkins
Tia Kleckner
Vinny Dhillon
pioneer entrepreneur
Celebrates a female entrepreneur who thrives in the contingent workforce, striking a perfect balance between her professional endeavors and life outside work. This award honors her for launching or significantly expanding a business that stands as a paragon of innovation and diversity, while also showcasing her commitment to promoting well-being and work-life harmony.
Cara Kresge
Cheryl Tracz
Ilyse Shuster-Frohman
Janice Bryant Howroyd
Keely Cat-Wells
Komal Dangi
Nina Vaca
Sandra James
Stephanie Leonard
Sydney Slosson
rising star
Given to an emerging female leader in the contingent workforce ecosystem who shows tremendous potential for future success and influence.
Alexis Schelp
Amanda Humrichouse
Ashley Wilson
Colleen Cuba
Crystal Thompson
Lindsay Bogan
Lizzie Parnell
Morgan McGuire
Rachel Slowey
Valerine Khotunn
Wendy Williams
trailblazer
Presented to a woman who has paved new paths in the contingent workforce industry through innovative approaches and significant contributions.
Aarthi Rajasekaran
Abby Burton
Ann Thakur
Ashleigh Koehler
Cheryl Campanaro
Erika Novak
Kelly Calendine
Lisa Williams
Mary Iazzetta
Seema Mishra
HeForshe advocacy
Recognizes a man who has demonstrated active and unwavering support for women in the contingent labor industry. This individual goes above and beyond to advocate for gender equality, creating spaces for women to succeed and leading initiatives that uplift and empower female professionals. His efforts challenge norms, inspire change, and significantly contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive workforce ecosystem.
Arthur Levitt
Brian Clark
Brian Salkowski
David Coon
Dhiraj Chhabra
Gary Sacks
Jim Lucier
Jimmy Iannuzzi
Jon Beck
Rahul Sharma
ultimate woman of work*
*This award will be voted on LIVE at the Nov 7 Gala. The candidates will be the 9 Winners of the Female WoW Awards.
The Ultimate Woman of Work Award represents the pinnacle of recognition within the contingent workforce space, celebrating a woman who epitomizes excellence across the board. This prestigious award is bestowed upon an individual who has not only achieved remarkable milestones in her career but has also significantly influenced the realms of diversity, innovation, and mentorship. The recipient of this award is someone who seamlessly blends professional prowess with a profound commitment to uplifting others, making substantial contributions that foster a more inclusive, innovative, and supportive industry landscape. Her personal and career achievements serve as beacons of inspiration, showcasing what can be accomplished with talent, determination, and a passion for paving the way for future generations. This award honors her holistic impact, acknowledging her indelible mark on the industry and the positive change she embodies and drives forward.›
WoW Awards TOp 10
These remarkable individuals will be honored at the upcoming Women of Work (WoW) Gala on November 7, 2024 in Minneapolis. Don't miss this chance to celebrate their achievements and impact in uplifting women in the extended workforce.
Innovator of the Year
Awarded to a woman who has introduced groundbreaking technology or processes to the contingent workforce industry, demonstrating exceptional innovation and impact.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Leadership Excellence Award
Recognizes a woman who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities and has made significant contributions to her organization or the contingent labor ecosystem at large.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Rising Star
Award
Given to an emerging female leader in the contingent workforce ecosystem who shows tremendous potential for future success and influence.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Diversity & Inclusion Champion
Honors a woman who has made notable efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the contingent workforce ecosystem.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Community Impact Award
Awarded to a woman whose efforts have substantially benefited the contingent workforce community, whether through advocacy, education, or service initiatives.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Trailblazer Award
Presented to a woman who has paved new paths in the contingent workforce industry through innovative approaches and significant contributions.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Mompreneur Marvel Award
This award honors exceptional working mothers who excel in balancing career success and family life with grace and determination.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Pioneer Entrepreneur Award
Celebrates a female entrepreneur who thrives in the contingent workforce, striking a perfect balance between her professional endeavors and life outside work. This award honors her for launching or significantly expanding a business that stands as a paragon of innovation and diversity, while also showcasing her commitment to promoting well-being and work-life harmony.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Mentorship Impact Award
Celebrates an individual's commitment to guiding young women. This award honors women who have made significant efforts in mentoring, offering not only their wisdom and support but actively creating growth and learning opportunities. Their contributions have been instrumental in nurturing a new generation of female leaders, providing them with the tools they need to flourish.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
HeForShe Advocacy Award - FOR A MAN
Recognizes a man who has demonstrated active and unwavering support for women in the contingent labor industry. This individual goes above and beyond to advocate for gender equality, creating spaces for women to succeed and leading initiatives that uplift and empower female professionals. His efforts challenge norms, inspire change, and significantly contribute to building a more inclusive and supportive workforce ecosystem.
Top 10 Candidates
- Coming soon
Ultimate Woman of Work Award
*This award will be voted on LIVE at the Nov 7 Gala; the candidates will be the 9 Winners of the Female WoW Awards.* The Ultimate Woman of Work Award represents the pinnacle of recognition within the contingent workforce space, celebrating a woman who epitomizes excellence across the board. This prestigious award is bestowed upon an individual who has not only achieved remarkable milestones in her career but has also significantly influenced the realms of diversity, innovation, and mentorship. The recipient of this award is someone who seamlessly blends professional prowess with a profound commitment to uplifting others, making substantial contributions that foster a more inclusive, innovative, and supportive industry landscape. Her personal and career achievements serve as beacons of inspiration, showcasing what can be accomplished with talent, determination, and a passion for paving the way for future generations. This award honors her holistic impact, acknowledging her indelible mark on the industry and the positive change she embodies and drives forward.›
VOTING RULES & PROCESS/PROCEDURE
- Any one can vote for a listed nominee
- Any one can vote for a single candidate for multiple awards (in the first round only ending July 31)
- There are 9 awards for women and 1 award for a man
- The Ultimate WoW Award is voted on during Gala on Nov 7 from the 9 female winners
- Only one vote per person per award (i.e., one person cannot vote for a nominee for the same award multiple times)
- First round voting for the Top 10 in each Award Category opens Tue, June 18 @ 9:00 AM ET and closes Wed July 31 @ 11:59 PM ET
- Once First Round of Voting is complete, the individuals with the most votes in each category will be “The Top 10” and will be published here at 12:00 PM ET on Aug 5, 2024 (90 women and 10 men)
- Final voting opens 12:00 PM ET Aug 6, 2024 and ends at 11:59 PM ET Sept 30, 2024
- During Final Voting anyone may vote for his/her top one candidate in each of the 10 categories. If two or more votes are made in the same category by the same Voter, the first vote submitted will prevail.
- The Top 10 Finalists and Award Winners will be announced at the Awards Gala on Nov 7, 2024. You must be present to win.
- A Finalist may only appear on one Top 10 List. Each finalist will be unique.
- If a candidate appears on more than one list in the Top 10… the highest rank prevails as the final list. If a candidate is on two or more lists in the same rank (i.e. #3 on Mompreneur and #3 on Community Impact, the one list with the most votes will prevail.
- If there is a tie on the number of votes in an award category, the candidate with the most votes overall will win and break the tie. If 2+ candidates have the same number of votes in one award category AND the same number of votes overall, they will be tied and we will include more than 10 finalists.
- The Winners of each of the 9 Women Awards will then become FINALISTS for the Ultimate Woman of Work Award
- During the Awards Gala on Nov 7, 2024, each of the 9 winners will be brought up on stage to make her “final campaign pitch” as to why SHE should be awarded the Ultimate Woman of Work Award
- There will be a LIVE VOTE during the event – via TEXT messaging – and the Ultimate Woman of work will be chosen out of the 9 winners of the female awards by the Full Audience in Attendance of the event.
2024 Top 500 Women of Work Award Nomination Process
nomination criteria
ACHIEVEMENT
Demonstrate exceptional achievement in their field.
UPLIFT WOMEN
Actively uplift and support women in the extended workforce.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Exhibit leadership, innovation, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Top 500+ nominee list
Congratulations to all of our candidates nominated for the inaugural WoW Awards!
Use Control-F to search; Nominees are listed alphabetically by Last Name; Contact us with edits
Thank you to Gracemark for donating $10,000 for 10,000 votes. This generous contribution will be donated to a ‘Women in Need’ charity chosen by the final nominees.
Thank you to Gracemark for donating $10,000 for 10,000 votes. This generous contribution will be donated to a ‘Women in Need’ charity chosen by the final nominees.
Thank you to Gracemark for donating $10,000 for 10,000 votes. This generous contribution will be donated to a ‘Women in Need’ charity chosen by the final nominees.
WoW: Women of Work
voting
PROCESS
APR 1: Nominations are open
April 1 – June 10, 2024
The nomination form is officially published and anyone can nominate one or more people who meet the criteria of achievement, uplifting women and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
JUN 17: Announcement of the Top 500+
June 17, 2024
The Top 500+ Women of Work list will be officially published. The list will be made available on our website and social media channels.
JUN 18: Voting is Open
June 18 – July 31, 2024
The public will have the opportunity to vote across the 10 award categories. Each voter can vote as many times as they wish in as many categories as desired.
Aug 5: Selection of Top 10 Finalists
August 5, 2024
After the voting period closes, the votes will be tallied, and the top 10 finalists for each award category will be identified. These finalists will be announced and highlighted on our platforms.
Aug 6: FINAL VOTING ROUND
August 6 – 30, 2024
The final voting round will commence, allowing the public to vote for their favorite finalists in each category. This round will determine the ultimate winners of the 10 awards.
Nov 7: Announcement of Winners
November 7, 2024
The winners of the 2024 Top 500 Women of Work Awards will be announced at the conclusion of the VISION+WoW Conference and Gala on November 7th at The Depot Minneapolis. We will also do a LIVE vote for the Ultimate WoW Award from the 9 Winners. All winners will be given awards plus celebrated across our social media channels and website.
Benefits of Being Nominated
Recognition
Build trust & credibility and showcase your achievements
Elevation
Elevate your profile among clients, peers and partners
Free tickets
Free for CW Buyers or Discounts for Provider Nominees
Table Discounts
Share your good fortune with 9 clients and colleagues
VOTE for the winners!
Your vote counts in more ways than one. For every vote received, GraceMark Solutions will donate $1.00 to a ‘Women in Need’ Charity chosen by the final nominees.
