Join Us in Celebration

For more than 15 years, the Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards Banquet has honored the women who shape our region — its businesses, industries, and communities. As the longest-running awards program recognizing women in Indiana, this event has become a cornerstone of leadership, progress, and impact in Northwest Indiana.

Each year, we celebrate a new class of inductees whose leadership, innovation, and dedication continue to move our region forward. From established leaders to rising professionals, these women are redefining what success looks like across every sector of our economy.

Participating in the Awards Banquet is one of the most meaningful ways to demonstrate your company’s commitment to supporting women and investing in the future of Northwest Indiana.

The annual banquet welcomes more than 1,000 attendees and dozens of companies, recognizing women across 13 industry categories, along with organizations that actively support and champion women in the workplace.

Award Categories Include:

Arts
Business
Construction / Manufacturing
Economic Development / Government
Education
Finance
Healthcare
Law
Marketing / Media
Nonprofit
Real Estate
Service / Tourism
STEM

Additional honors include Overall Up & Coming Woman of the Year, Influential Woman of the Year, Community Leader of the Year, and Supporter of the Year.

Beyond the awards, the evening offers valuable opportunities to connect with leaders, professionals, and organizations from across Northwest Indiana — all gathered to celebrate excellence and advancement.

All tickets and sponsorships are non-refundable.

Questions? Contact us at info@nwiiwa.org or 219-226-0300.

NWIIWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible. EIN: 82-4916792.

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