For registration details, please contact Therese@ConwayArkansas.org.
The annual Women in Business awards honor individuals in the Conway area who have excelled in leadership and community service and who have inspired others on both a personal and professional level.
Following the program, attendees will be dismissed to enjoy lunch at one of Conway's favorite restaurants. Over 15 local restaurants are partnering with us this year to bring you a delicious lunch with friends, colleagues and loved ones.
Individuals selected for the the Outstanding Woman in Business Award will embody high standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishment to their respective organizations, industries and to the business community.
One woman will be selected to receive the Diamond Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual with at least 25 years of professional experience. This award recognizes a woman who has inspired and empowered many generations of women and who has had a positive impact on those in her profession and in the community.
The Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit Award will be presented to individuals who work within the fields of nonprofit, education, or government. These individuals embody a high standard of excellence, dedication, leadership, and accomplishment to her field.
Following the program, attendees will be dismissed to enjoy lunch at one of Conway's favorite restaurants. Over 15 local restaurants are partnering with us this year to bring you a delicious lunch with friends, colleagues and loved ones.
Individuals selected for the the Outstanding Woman in Business Award will embody high standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishment to their respective organizations, industries and to the business community.
One woman will be selected to receive the Diamond Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual with at least 25 years of professional experience. This award recognizes a woman who has inspired and empowered many generations of women and who has had a positive impact on those in her profession and in the community.
The Outstanding Woman in Nonprofit Award will be presented to individuals who work within the fields of nonprofit, education, or government. These individuals embody a high standard of excellence, dedication, leadership, and accomplishment to her field.
2022 Honorees
Outstanding Women in Business:
April Bennett, Baptist Health-Conway
Tanya Malcolm, Summit Utilities
Valerie Moring, Edafio Technology Partners
Sarah Shaw, Bank OZK
Emily Walter, RE/MAX Elite
Mary Ward, Acxiom
Outstanding Women in Nonprofit:
Amanda Horton, UCA Reynolds Performance Hall
Felicia Rogers, City of Conway
Diamond Achievement Award:
Gena Ester, Centennial Bank
April Bennett, Baptist Health-Conway
Tanya Malcolm, Summit Utilities
Valerie Moring, Edafio Technology Partners
Sarah Shaw, Bank OZK
Emily Walter, RE/MAX Elite
Mary Ward, Acxiom
Outstanding Women in Nonprofit:
Amanda Horton, UCA Reynolds Performance Hall
Felicia Rogers, City of Conway
Diamond Achievement Award:
Gena Ester, Centennial Bank
Thank you to our sponsors
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Presenting Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors Gift Providers
Arvest Bank
Braswell and Son Cintas Conway Regional Health System Edward Jones Engage Management/Salter Construction First Security Bank Kimberly Clark Corporation Klaasmeyer Construction Simmons Bank 92.7 Jack FM |
Blue Barn Bakery
Chris Crain Hyundai & Genesis of Conway Karen Ferguson Team, RE/MAX Elite Kassi's Cookies Kindred Mercantile |
In addition to the awards presentation, Women in Business features an executive-level speaker.
2022: Kristin Merlo, chief executive officer, Delta Dental of Arkansas
2021: Natalie Stute, chief human resources officer, Gainwell
2020: Jessica Dean, CNN News Correspondent
2019: A panel of Governor Asa Hutchinson's female cabinet secretaries
2018: Sue Kelly, president and CEO, American Public Power Association
2017: Marcy Doderer, president and CEO, Arkansas Children's Hospital
2016: Terilyn Juarez Monroe, chief people & culture officer and senior vice president of human resources, Acxiom
2015: Kristi Crum, vice president of strategy and distribution, Verizon Wireless
2014: Sonja Hubbard, CEO, E-Z Mart Stores
2013: Terri Jordan, vice president of technology, Microsoft Retail Stores
2012: Nada Stirratt, chief revenue officer and executive vice president, Acxiom
2022: Kristin Merlo, chief executive officer, Delta Dental of Arkansas
2021: Natalie Stute, chief human resources officer, Gainwell
2020: Jessica Dean, CNN News Correspondent
2019: A panel of Governor Asa Hutchinson's female cabinet secretaries
2018: Sue Kelly, president and CEO, American Public Power Association
2017: Marcy Doderer, president and CEO, Arkansas Children's Hospital
2016: Terilyn Juarez Monroe, chief people & culture officer and senior vice president of human resources, Acxiom
2015: Kristi Crum, vice president of strategy and distribution, Verizon Wireless
2014: Sonja Hubbard, CEO, E-Z Mart Stores
2013: Terri Jordan, vice president of technology, Microsoft Retail Stores
2012: Nada Stirratt, chief revenue officer and executive vice president, Acxiom