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Leading Waco Women Fall Summit and Leadership Award Presentation | Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Celebrating Women Who Lead, Serve, and Champion Others

The Leading Waco Women series isn’t just an event—it’s a movement. Designed to celebrate, empower, and develop female leaders across our community, this annual series provides transformative professional development experiences. Through dynamic keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and powerful networking, you’ll gain the tools, insights, and connections to thrive in your career and beyond.

This is your opportunity to invest in yourself and the future of women’s leadership in Waco. Whether you attend solo, bring a friend, or bring your entire team, you’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to lead boldly. Don’t just sit on the sidelines—be part of the change. Join us at Leading Waco Women!

About the Leading Waco Women Leadership Award

Since 2018, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce has proudly recognized women who exemplify leadership, vision, and impact in every corner of our community. Through the Leading Waco Women Leadership Award, we continue this tradition by honoring individuals who embody excellence in their careers, service, and support of others.

This award is presented to a woman who has achieved outstanding professional success, made meaningful contributions to the Waco community, and actively supports the advancement of other women through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership development. She leads not only by what she accomplishes, but by how she empowers others to thrive.

The award is made possible through the support of the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, local businesses, and individual sponsors who share a commitment to celebrating women whose leadership strengthens our region and inspires the next generation.

The award will be presented at the Leading Waco Women 2025 Fall Summit. Please make plans to join us at this inspiring event! You can register to attend HERE.

 

Leading Waco Women Leadership Award
Nomination Information

Each summer, the Greater Waco Chamber invites the community to participate in the nomination process for the Leading Waco Women Leadership Award. After the nomination period closes, a Review and Recommendation Committee, comprised of respected community leaders, will evaluate all eligible nominations using established criteria and qualification guidelines.

The committee’s scores and recommendations will then be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Greater Waco Chamber Board of Directors for final consideration and action. Nominations are evaluated based on the information provided by both the nominator and the nominee.

The top four nominees will be announced as finalists. The finalists will be announced before the Summit. The recipient of the Leading Waco Women Leadership Award will be announced live at the Summit.


Nomination Requirements

Nomination Period:
June 13 – August 1, 2025


Criteria

Nominees must meet all three of the following:

  • Demonstrate excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession

  • Provide valuable service that improves the quality of life in their community

  • Actively assist other women in achieving their full leadership potential


Qualifications

  • Nominees may work in either the for-profit or nonprofit sector

  • Previous ATHENA Leadership Award recipients are not eligible

  • Past nominees and finalists may be nominated again

  • There is no minimum or maximum age requirement

  • All nominees must be employed by an organization in good standing with the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce

Highlights from the 2024 Leading Waco Women Serving Summit

Past Award Recipients