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

Pat Gibson

Owner and President

PMG Communications

Darla King

Darla King

Owner and President

King Business Interiors, Inc.

The Gala

Maxine Clark

keynote speaker

Maxine Clark

Founder and Chief Executive Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop®

Stacie Boord

emcee

Stacie Boord

Community Relations Director & General Manager

Shadowbox Live

The Details

Friday July 12, 2013

10:00am – 11:30am Exhibits & Networking
11:30am – 1:15pm Award Program & Luncheon
1:15pm – 2:00pm Exhibits

The Renaissance Columbus Downtown
50 North 3rd Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

$95 for guests
$75 for members/$55 early registration through May 31st

Table packages, advertising, and marketing opportunities are also available.

Register now...

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!

Emerald Sponsors

Oxford ConsultingPMG Communications

Support & Service Providers

Columbus Business FirstMills JamesPIP ColumbusRenaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Sapphire Sponsors

Acura Columbus  •  King Business Interiors

Porter Wright  •  Worley Law, LLC

Amethyst Sponsors

Columbus Downtown Development Corporation  •  Lach Wealth Management