Recognized at the Woman of the Year (WOTY) event held in April/May each year in New York City
• Eligible corporate partner packages offer the option to name a Rising Star and/or a Luminary
• These female award winners exemplify leadership within their organizations and serve as role models and mentors
• Rising Stars have up to 20 years of professional industry experience
• Luminaries have over 20 years of professional industry experience
Rising Stars and Luminary submissions are processed via the CP portal on the HBA website and are typically due mid-January each year. Instructions are sent to corporate partner key contacts months in advance to alert them to that year's deadline and submission process. Official HBA announcement of the current year's honorees is in mid-March. HBA account managers can answer all questions about the awards and the process.
