Epic Awards

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Location: Shelbyville Conference Center
*NOTE: No walk-in sales day of event. Must have a ticket by March 6th when sale ends or event becomes sold out*
Registration: 11:00 – 11:30 am
Ceremony: 11:30 – 1:30 pm
Networking: 1:30 – 2:00 pm

Mark your calendars for the upcoming EPIC Awards ceremony where we will announce and honor the deserving winners in each category. 

At NAWBO Kentucky, we are proud to have been a beacon of support for women in business for the past 34 years, and we look forward to many more years of empowering and celebrating the incredible women who shape our business landscape.

Thank you for being a part of our journey as we champion the cause of women in business in the Bluegrass State. Together, we can achieve greatness, one EPIC woman at a time.

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34 YEARS OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERSHIP

Welcome to NAWBO Kentucky, where we celebrate 34 years of unwavering support for women in business in the Bluegrass State.

Our commitment to empowering and uplifting women entrepreneurs has been at the heart of our organization since its inception. This year, we are thrilled to mark this remarkable milestone as we continue to champion the cause of women in business.

The EPIC Awards: Honoring Outstanding Businesswomen

At NAWBO Kentucky, we believe in recognizing and celebrating the incredible achievements of women in the business world. The EPIC Awards serve as a platform to acknowledge the remarkable contributions made by women entrepreneurs across various categories. These awards highlight excellence, professional accomplishments, innovation and creativity, civic engagement, and community involvement.

Award Categories

Woman Business Owner of the Year Award

Presented to a sole proprietor, partner, or corporate director who assumes daily management responsibilities and demonstrated exceptional excellence as a business owner for 10+ years.

Woman Business Builder of the Year Award

Presented to a sole proprietor, partner, or corporate director who assumes daily management responsibilities and demonstrated exceptional excellence as a business owner within 3-9 years.

Next – Gen Woman Business Owner of the Year Award

This award recognizes exceptional young entrepreneurs, aged 30 or under or under 3 years of business operations. Successfully launched and actively manage a business.

Public Policy Catalyst of the Year Award

This award is given to someone who is pivotal in driving transformative change in local, state, or national public policies that have proven advantageous to women business owners.

Corporate Partner of the Year Award

This award is presented to Corporate Partners who have offered financial support and actively engaged their corporate personnel to advance the welfare of women business owners.
*AWARD NOMINATED BY THE NAWBO BOARD ONLY

The Legacy Award

This award will be determined by the NAWBO Kentucky Board of Directors. Winner of this award has demonstrated qualities that make her an outstanding role model for other women.
*AWARD NOMINATED BY THE NAWBO BOARD ONLY

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!

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Join Us in Celebrating Women in Business

We invite you to be a part of this inspiring event and celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in business. Your involvement and support help us empower women business owners and strengthen our partnerships within the community. Together, we can continue to create opportunities for women to thrive in the business world.

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