The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce seeks nominations for this year's upcoming WomanUP awards. Honor the outstanding business women you know by submitting a WomanUP award nomination before August 10. Self-nominations are also accepted.

The following awards will be presented:

Woman Entrepreneur, Best in Business
This award, sponsored by Gratz Park Private Wealth Asheville (formerly Webb Investment Services), recognizes a woman who demonstrates the transformation of her dream into the reality of a product or service and who exhibits the traits of an entrepreneur.
Nominate a woman entrepreneur

Woman Executive of the Year
Sponsored by Realty ONE Group Pivot, this award recognizes a woman who exhibits leadership in her organization, profession and community. Candidates at any level of an organization may be nominated.
Submit a nomination for Woman Executive 

Outstanding Woman Nonprofit Leader
Sponsored by TD Bank, this award recognizes a woman working for a nonprofit who has distinguished herself in her non-profit organization, her profession, and her community.
Nominate a woman in nonprofit

STEM Award
Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney, this award recognizes recognizes women who are making an impact on the STEM industry.
Submit a STEM Award nomination 

Rising Star Award
Sponsored by Western Carolina University, this award recognizes a young woman under the age of 35 who has distinguished herself as a leader and role model to other young women.
Submit a Rising Star nomination

Impact Award
Sponsored by Kudzu Brands, this award recognizes women who are trailblazers and who make a significant impact through their leadership and innovation.
Submit an Impact Award nomination 

Suzanne DeFerie Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by First Bank, this award recognizes a woman who has distinguished herself in business over a lifetime, demonstrating excellence and leadership in business throughout her career. 
Submit a Lifetime Achievement nomination