Each year, the NAWBO Columbus Visionary Award honors one Central Ohio woman business owner who has achieved success with her business while making notable contributions to her community, her industry and to initiatives for other women in business.

NAWBO Columbus hosts this coveted award as a prestigious way to recognize and showcase the amazing women who not only own and operate businesses that are vital to Ohio's economy, but also find time and resources to identify needs and drive social change. These Visionary women make Central Ohio better and stronger for all of us.

Nominated by their peers, the nominees and the selection process remain confidential until the finalists are announced in early May. Learn more about the past Visionary honorees...

The 2013 Visionary Awards

The Finalists

Pat Gibson

Owner and President

PMG Communications

Darla King

Owner and President

King Business Interiors, Inc.

The Gala

keynote speaker

Maxine Clark

Founder and Chief Executive Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop®

emcee

Stacie Boord

Community Relations Director & General Manager

Shadowbox Live

The Details

Marketing Opportunities and Table Packages

Table and ticket packages start at only $125!

Support local business owners while gaining exposure for your company by purchasing one of our many attractive table packages. We've more than doubled the number of benefits including in the packages this year without raising the cost!

Learn more about markeing opportunities and table packages...

Whether you're interested in purchasing a table package including exclusive advertising opportunities, or you would like an exhibitor table, there are several options which cater to all size and types of businesses. We also have member-exclusive event program ads available.

2013 Visionary Supporters

Thank you to our kind sponsors and supporters!