Supporting the women behind the work
Help us celebrate them
Presenting Partner
Investment: $1,500 | One opportunity | Eight luncheon tickets
Take a visible role in helping this recognition become a lasting local tradition. As Presenting Partner, your business receives “Presented by” recognition on the ticket page, in the program, on the sponsor board, in selected campaign posts, and on event slides. The package includes a dedicated pre-event partner feature, an optional two-minute community welcome, eight luncheon tickets, and a post-event recap of the recognition delivered.
This is an opportunity to put your name beside a celebration you believe in and to be there for the people it honors.
Honoree Recognition Partner
Investment: $750 | Two opportunities | 6 luncheon tickets per partner
Help us carry the recognition beyond the moment an award is presented. This partnership supports a named part of the honoree recognition plan, agreed with The Blueprint, and helps us share the recipient’s work with care.
Your package includes logo recognition on the partner section of the event page, sponsor board, program, and event slides; a tagged pre-event partner spotlight; a podium thank-you; Six luncheon tickets; and inclusion in the post-event recap.
Community Connection Partner
Investment: $500 | Two opportunities | Four luncheon tickets per partner
Help bring local business owners and their supporters into the same room. A Community Connection partnership supports the event and gives your team a place to participate.
Your package includes logo recognition on the event page, sponsor board, program, and event slides; a tagged group partner feature; a podium thank-you and recap recognition; and four luncheon tickets.
Nominee Celebration Partner
Investment: $250 | Two opportunities | Two luncheon ticket per partner
Support the flowers, frames, and certificates that help each attending nominee feel personally acknowledged. This smaller partnership is a practical way to participate in the celebration.
Your package includes your name or logo in the sponsor listing and program, a social thank-you, podium recognition, and two luncheon tickets.
In kind invitation
Could your business help with one of the details that makes this celebration feel cared for?
We’re open to contributions such as flowers, certificate frames, the award trophy, printing, photography, signage, or event services. If you have something in mind, contact theblueprintwibs@gmail.com. We’d love to find a contribution that fits your business and a real need in the event budget.
Celebrating the women behind the work
2025 Woman-Owned Business Nominees
"There will never be a better time to celebrate the women who work so hard in their businesses by showing up, day after day, to improve their lives and our community."
Award Winner2025 Woman-Owned Business Winner, Tiffany Moore
2025 Award Luncheon
FAQ'S
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Yes. Of course, woman-owned businesses are preferred and will be given first priority for selection purposes.
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Anyone may nominate an eligible business. Business owners may also nominate themselves. A thoughtful description of the work is welcome, whether it comes from an owner, customer, colleague, or community member.
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It must be woman-owned, have a verified business location within the 417, and not be a past winner of this award. Please review the full eligibility details on the nomination form before submitting.
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Serving customers here does not replace the location requirement. The business itself must have a location within the 417 that can be verified.
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Hand-picked judges will review eligible businesses through an objective process using the same criteria. Specific examples help the judges understand the work. The number of nominations a business receives does not determine the result.
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No. Submitting a nomination is free. The luncheon is a separate, ticketed event and must be purchased separately.
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No. Ticket purchases, attendance, and sponsorship do not influence judging.
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Every verified nominee attending the luncheon will receive a framed certificate. We want the room to acknowledge each business, even though only one will receive the annual award.
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The recipient will receive the trophy at the luncheon, a photoshoot, and recognition across Blueprint social media and strategic digital marketing materials. Digital recognition will be part of campaign marketing and the event day. Media will be invited, but outside coverage is not guaranteed.
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November 19, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing. Tickets are $30.
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Yes. Business owners, friends, customers, and community supporters are always welcome.