Applications open for 2027 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Awards

Applications are available for a prestigious award that celebrates excellence and recognizes outstanding achievements by women between 18-35 years of age who are driving innovation and creating an impact in the business world.

The Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award honors exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct, and significant contributions addressing issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.  

“Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers, and leadership roles we were once denied.  However, we still comprise a minority of leaders in the business world,” said Laurie Higashi, president of the Zonta Club of Hilo. “Women hold nearly 34% of committee chairs in the S&P 500 and 31% of director seats, as of March 2023.  Only 8.2% of S&P 500 company CEOs are women.”

Applications for the 2027 Zonta Women in Business Leadership Awards are available from the Zonta Club of Hilo website.

Applications are due by Sunday, Nov. 1.

The top winner of this local award will advance from the club level to compete for additional awards at the district and international levels of Zonta.

Zonta Club of Hilo is a member of Zonta International, a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.