24 trailblazing women business leaders will be honored at the 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards for their outstanding achievements and community contributions.

The Women Presidents Organization (WPO), in partnership with Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), is proud to announce the award winners of the 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. Twenty-four women across North America will be honored at an evening ceremony this Wednesday, September 11 for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to their local communities.

“We are honored to celebrate twenty-four remarkable women whose leadership and vision have elevated their businesses and made a profound impact on their communities. These awards recognize their resilience, innovation, and dedication, inspiring us all to strive for excellence and drive positive transformation both locally and beyond,” said Camille Burns, CEO of Women Presidents Organization.

“As the visionary founder of Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.), I am honored to partner with the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) and JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking to celebrate the achievements of women of color. This annual awards reception highlights their resilience, innovation, and dedication to community. These awards underscore our shared commitment to amplifying the voices and successes of women who are often underrepresented in business leadership,” said Betty Hines, Founder and CEO of Women Elevating Women.

The 2024 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards will recognize the exceptional contributions of the following women business leaders:

  • Nisha Balwani, RCI Technologies (Redondo Beach, CA)
  • Vanessa Best, Precision HealthCare Consultants (Baldwin, NY)
  • Tanya Biggers, Big Star Transit, LLC (Miami, FL)
  • Dr. Barbara J. Brown, CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC (Washington, D.C.)
  • Melanie Cook, Veritas Management Group (Alpharetta, GA)
  • Sanquinetta Dover, DoverStaffing, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
  • Cory A. Elliott, CMT, LLC (St. Louis, MO)
  • Tia Ellis, Wildflower Insight (Frisco, TX)
  • Kyra Rénel Hardwick, The Kyra Company, LLC (Houston, TX)
  • Milan Harris, Milano Di Rouge (Atlanta, GA)
  • Dr. Apoorva Katragadda, EmerStat (Sunnyvale, CA)
  • Valarie King-Bailey, OnShore Technology Group (Chicago, IL)
  • Angel Li, RISE Education (Chicago, IL)
  • Arion Long, Femly (Baltimore, MD)
  • Rozie Makhani, SQN Associates, LLC (Chicago, IL)
  • Ronnette Meyers, JLAN Solutions (Washington D.C.)
  • Isabella Pina, Inspired Solutions, Inc. (Haymarket, VA)
  • Nanette Ray, TNR Advisors & Management Consultants, LLC (Katy, TX)
  • Avis Yates Rivers, Technology Concepts Group International (Bluffton, SC)
  • Seema Sanghavi, Cooks Who Feed Inc. (Welland, Ontario)
  • Andreina Viera Silva, Arka HR, Inc. (Boston, MA)
  • Dr. Chris Wachira, The Wachira Group (Oakland, CA)
  • Teresa Watson, Watson Enterprise Group (Atlanta, GA)
  • Diedre L. Windsor, Windsor Group LLC (Bethesda, MD)

“When purpose meets entrepreneurship, incredible things happen—meaningful jobs are created, communities are strengthened, and our economy thrives,” said Thelma Ferguson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Vice Chair, Commercial Banking at JPMorgan Chase. “We are proud to join WPO and W.E.W. in uplifting women of all backgrounds, including those historically underserved, as they build and scale their businesses. Congratulations to this year’s honorees—we are proud to be a part of your story.”