Nominations sought for female entrepreneurs in Wyoming

JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Council for Women is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the state for recognition with the annual Jan Torres Woman Entrepreneur Award.

Nomination forms are available at WyomingWomensCouncil.org. The deadline for 2024 nominations is May 10.

Nominees must be women who own, co-own or operate a Wyoming-based business that has operated continuously for at least three years.

Women may nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual.

Along with recognition on the Wyoming Council for Women website and social media and statewide media outlets, the award will be presented at a recognition ceremony in the recipient’s business location city.

“Wyoming’s women have accomplished incredible feats, and we want to encourage all women entrepreneurs to toot their own horns or recognize other great women,” said Natalia Macker, chair of the Wyoming Council for Women. “We need help finding these amazing women and telling their stories. We are asking everyone to nominate women business owners in their communities — or to nominate themselves.”

This will be the seventh Woman Entrepreneur Award the council has given out. Previous recipients include women from all corners of the state.

“The last several years have been challenging for Wyoming entrepreneurs, yet many female business owners have overcome their obstacles and succeeded despite the odds,” said WCW Entrepreneur Award Committee Chair Mary Ann Cummins. “These community leaders have provided inspiration to countless others with their actions. Please help highlight these self-made businesses by nominating a personal hero.”

For questions about the award, contact Cummins at maryann.cummins@wyoboards.gov or WCW Chair Macker at natalia.macker@wyoboards.gov.

This story was published on April 8, 2024.