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2026 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Queens University Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year, now in its 40th year, exemplifies the university\u2019s unwavering commitment to recognizing and fostering leadership within the local and regional business community. Established in 1986, this prestigious event honors exceptional businesswomen who have made substantial and enduring contributions to the Charlotte region\u2019s business, civic, and cultural life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nominations are open August 1\u201331, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrate the achievements of an exceptional business leader who has made a lasting impact on the Charlotte community. During open nominations, you can submit a local leader and help us recognize the next visionary shaping our region\u2019s future. This award honors those whose business achievements, leadership, and community impact set the standard for excellence in our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To stay updated on the nomination process and the latest news for this event, please join our mailing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Interest Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Criteria for Nomination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nominees for consideration must be in senior business leadership roles and embody the McColl School of Business leadership philosophy: the Three C\u2019s \u2014 Character, Competence, and Commitment to Community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Character<\/strong>
– Leads with integrity, authenticity, and ethical principles
– Serves as a role model for values-driven leadership<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Competence<\/strong>
– Drives innovation, organizational growth, or market leadership
– Mentors and develops the next generation of business leaders<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Commitment to Community<\/strong>
– Actively contributes to the Charlotte community through civic leadership, philanthropy, or nonprofit involvement
– Makes a sustained impact beyond their business role<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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March 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28274<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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11:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:00-1:30 p.m. | Lunch & Program<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The luncheon will offer in-person only options. A limited number of table sponsorships are available for eight (8) in-person attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Individual In-Person Ticket | $125
Table Registration | $1,250
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Cancellation & Refund Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Individual in-person attendees may switch to virtual before March 1, 2027<\/strong>. No refunds will be given, and changes after this date will not be honored. Individual registrations are transferable to another guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table Sponsorships include eight (8) in-person attendees. Table Sponsor attendees cannot attend virtually. The deadline to submit table guests\u2019 information is March 1, 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Established in 1986, this award honors the achievements of exceptional businesswomen based on their contributions to the business, civic and cultural communities in the Charlotte region. Past recipients include Tanya Blackmon, former Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Officer of Novant Health; Dena Diorio, Mecklenburg County Manager; Peggy Brookhouse, Founder & President of Brookhouse; Carol Lovin, Executive Vice President & Systems Chief of Staff of Atrium Health; and Andrea Smith, former Chief Administrative Officer for Bank of America.<\/p>\n

Recognized for its longstanding history and prestige, the Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year kicks off the spring award season. With ample professional development and network opportunities, this event reaches 275 of the area\u2019s business and thought leaders. The nomination process for selection of the annual BusinessWoman of the Year is available during the month of September and can be accessed on this webpage.<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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2025\u00a0 Tammy DeBoer<\/p>\n

BWOY Quote Book 1986-2024<\/a><\/p>\n

2024\u00a0 Kristi Coleman<\/p>\n

2023\u00a0 Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer<\/p>\n

2022\u00a0 Diane (Di) Morais<\/p>\n

2021\u00a0 Tanya S. Blackmon<\/p>\n

2020\u00a0 Dena Diorio<\/p>\n

2019\u00a0 Peggy Brookhouse<\/p>\n

2018\u00a0 Carol Lovin<\/p>\n

2017\u00a0 Theresa Drew<\/p>\n

2016\u00a0 Andrea B. Smith<\/p>\n

2015\u00a0 Debra Plousha Moore<\/p>\n

2014\u00a0 Susan DeVore<\/p>\n

2013\u00a0 Lynn Good<\/p>\n

2012\u00a0 Laura A. Schulte<\/p>\n

2011\u00a0 Ann Caulkins<\/p>\n

2010\u00a0 Carol Hevey<\/p>\n

2009\u00a0 Cathy Bessant<\/p>\n

2008\u00a0 Jennifer Appleby<\/p>\n

2007\u00a0 Lauri Eberhart<\/p>\n

2006\u00a0 Dee Dixon<\/p>\n

2005\u00a0 Christie Taylor<\/p>\n

2004\u00a0 Peyton Howell<\/p>\n

2003\u00a0 Dana Rader<\/p>\n

2002\u00a0 Krista Tillman<\/p>\n

2001\u00a0 Vicki Wilson-McElreath<\/p>\n

2000\u00a0 Mary Tribble<\/p>\n

1999\u00a0 Jeannie Falknor<\/p>\n

1998\u00a0 Gail Brinn Wilkins<\/p>\n

1997\u00a0 Carol Pontis<\/p>\n

1996\u00a0 Phyllis Schultz<\/p>\n

1995\u00a0 Ruth Shaw<\/p>\n

1994\u00a0 Katie Tyler<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0 Linda McFarland Farthing<\/p>\n

1992\u00a0 Jill Flynn<\/p>\n

1991\u00a0 Muriel Helms<\/p>\n

1990\u00a0 Patricia Rodgers<\/p>\n

1989\u00a0 Betty Trautwein & Elaine Lyerly<\/p>\n

1988\u00a0 Dale Halton<\/p>\n

1987\u00a0 Bonnie Widenhouse<\/p>\n

1986\u00a0 Joan Zimmerman<\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/component>\n\n\n

Join Our Mailing List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please join our mailing list<\/a> if you’d like to receive information about the nomination process and event details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Allison Meyer-Tucker<\/strong>
Director, Strategic Programming
704-337-2435
meyer-tuckera@queens.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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