Signature Events
Top 25 Most Powerful Women Gala
January 30th, 2019, 5:30-8:30pm, Hilton City Center
We received a record number of nominations for our 7th annual CWCC’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women! Our selection committee had their work cut out for them as they had to narrow it down to 25. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination and documentation supporting these fantastic women here in the Colorado community!
We look forward to recognizing the professional achievements and contributions by these women to the Colorado community. Over the last six years, one hundred and fifty women have been honored at Top 25.
Check out the comprehensive list of previous honorees.
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Girls Rising: Building a Pipeline of Women Leaders
May 15th, 7:00-9:30am, Hilton City Center 1701 California St., Denver, CO
In its second year, this critical event will highlight what our community is doing to create a pipeline of young women into non-traditional careers. Participants from the business community will hear from government, non-profit and for-profit business leaders; all addressing what is being done and what still needs to be done to change the perceived career options for women. We will also profile some change-making, dynamic female students entering both non-traditional fields and non-traditional roles for women. We will also be awarding scholarships to some of these students to help them make the next step in their education and careers.
We are partnering with CWCC Young Professionals on this event to support the success of the next generation of female leaders.
Keynote Speaker: Susan Frew, CEO of Sunshine Plumbing and Heating
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Thursday, August 9, 2018 | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm | University of Colorado Denver Business School
Imagine a day filled with education and inspiration and insights, and it’s geared just towards you and your business! An entire day 
designed specifically with women entrepreneurs in mind. Join some of Denver’s leading entrepreneurial experts who will share their secrets to success gain access to small business vendors and other female entrepreneurs who are looking to grow their business.
Who Should Attend?
Female Entrepreneurs with three to five years under their belt looking to grow their business. The Business Owners Boot Camp targets driven, innovative entrepreneurs and their team(s) who have the desire to seek advice, education, valuable business strategies and new skills to stay on top of their game. This event will take your business to the next level of success.
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The 2018 ATHENA Leadership Award goes to Donna Lynne, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado!
Thursday, August 23, 2018 | 5:30 – 8:30 pm
This year the CWCC, in partnership with the Denver Business Journal, will honor Donna Lynne, the recipient of the 2018 International ATHENA Leadership award at the Denver Business Journal’s 20th Outstanding Women in Business 20th Anniversary Cocktail Reception event.
Click here to register and learn more about this year’s Outstanding Women in Business 20th Anniversary Cocktail Reception & Awards Program.
Through her extensive career in the public and private sectors, Donna Lynne excels in all three categories for which the ATHENA Award is judged: professional leadership, community leadership, and personal leadership/mentorship.
Thank you to all who submitted a nomination. We’d like to recognize the high caliber of influential women among the finalists (below) – thank you for your hard work, optimism, and leadership!
Christine Benero
Suzanne Griffiths
Patricia Jarzobski
Jan Kulmann
Lisa Raville
Jodi Rolland
Katica Roy
Mary Sullivan
Betsy Wiersma
Robin Wise
For over 20 years, the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce has presented the ATHENA Leadership Award in Denver. The ATHENA Leadership Model® was developed by ATHENA International through a grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in 1982. Since the program’s inception, more than 7,000 awards have been presented in over 500 communities in eight countries. CWCC awards the ATHENA to one successful and accomplished woman in our community who exemplifies leadership traits such as authenticity, community service, and courage.
State of Women in Business Luncheon
Thursday, September 13, 2018 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Grand Hyatt, Denver
As women in business, especially in Colorado, we have come so far. But as statistics continue to show, we still have a way to go. We still hold only 17% of CEO roles and women-owned businesses in Colorado aren’t growing. 86% of them have only 1 employee and studies show that less than 1% of them have less than 1million in revenue.
In the 2nd Annual State of Women in Business, you can hear first-hand on why these statistics continue to exist and what we can do to change them. The event promises to be an engaging afternoon with a keynote speech on gender equality and “Issue Deep Dives” from prominent female leaders.
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Keynote Speaker:
Katica Roy, CEO & Founder, Pipeline Equity
Award-winning, 20-year human capital veteran, published author, former programmer and UI/UX designer, data science.
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Champions of Change
November 13th | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Infinity Park Events Center
WOW!!!! What a wonderful event we had honoring such amazing companies who are intentionally and strategically moving the needle for women in business! Our first year was a success and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
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Who are the influencers making a difference for female leaders? Which companies in our community are shaping the future by advancing women in business?
Join us to celebrate the top change-makers and trail-blazers in our community at the Colorado Women’s Chamber Champions of Change Reception and Awards Program.
The NEW Champions of Change Award will be presented to companies and organizations of various sizes that are actively and strategically advancing women in business through their commitment to creating inclusive, supportive and empowering cultures.
Businesses were rated on:
- Strategic imperative to advance women within the business
- Pipeline advancement through inclusive, supportive, and empowering culture and workplace
- Benefits packages supportive to women and families
- Ensuring employees are being paid based on performance, skill, or education to ensure no gender gap exists
- Specific outcomes experienced by female employees through testimonials or measurable results
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