BWRT Women of Excellence 2025 Award Nominations
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Round Table (BWRT) recognizes dynamic professional women leaders who have contributed significantly to and demonstrated great success in Charlottesville’s workplaces and communities.
If you know a colleague, community leader or friend who stands out for her level of service, performance, and personal excellence, then nominate her today!
Take a look at all three award categories. Your nominee will have her best chance of winning if you choose the award(s) that fit her best.
an extraordinary woman with a proven track record of achievements, community involvement, and professional growth
a woman with a powerful commitment to assisting others in their personal and/or professional development
an up-and-coming professional woman who makes an impact and shows exceptional talent as a future business leader
General Eligibility
Awards luncheon will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:30pm to 2pm. It is strongly preferred, but not required, that nominees be available to attend the in-person event.
- Individuals submitting nominations do not have to be Chamber members.
- Nominees must be a resident of the greater Charlottesville region.
- Individuals may be nominated for multiple awards.
- An individual may nominate herself.
- Individuals previously nominated, but not selected as the award recipient, may be nominated again for consideration.
- A previous recipient of an award may not receive the same award again within a five (5) year time frame.
- Membership in the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is required ONLY for Woman of Excellence nominees.
Nomination Procedure
- Nomination forms must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on Friday, February 28, 2025.
- To nominate an individual for more than one award category, you must submit a nomination form for each of your chosen categories. Nomination forms containing multiple award nominations for one individual will not be assessed by the judges.
- Nominees will receive an email notification indicating they have been nominated, along with luncheon information.
Past Recipients
BWRT Woman of Excellence 2024: Dr. Tamara W. Dias, Founder, Good Soil Education
Distinguished Mentor Award 2024: Stacy Higgins, Operations Director, OakHeart Financial Group
Emerging Professional Award 2024: Casey Woodzell, REALTOR, ERA Bill May Realty Company
BWRT Woman of Excellence 2023: Nicole Hawker, Heart and Soul Fitness with Nicole
Mentor of Excellence Award 2023: Jessica A. Harris, Jessica A. Harris LLC
Emerging Professional Award 2023: Nadirah Muhammad, Story House Real Estate