The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA) announced the 226 finalists for the 13th annual Influential Women Awards, featuring women from many leading regional companies.
During the awards banquet, two winners will be selected in 12 different industry categories: one Up and Coming Winner and one Influential Woman winner. Additionally, special awards will be given in other categories like Community Leader of the Year and Supporter of the Year.
The 2024 finalists were chosen from a pool of over 430 nominees. They were nominated by their peers and other members of the public for the impact they’ve made on their companies, industries, and communities. Nominations were evaluated by Influential Women alumni from their respective fields.
Past winners come from all kinds of different professional backgrounds, including educators, corporate leaders, hospital officials, government officials, nonprofit heads, caregivers, and many others.
The Influential Women Awards Banquet will take place September 26, at the Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
Local finalists include Mary Beth Johnson from Mary Beth Photography in the Influential Arts Division, Gina Bachmeier from Renew U, LLC in the Up and Coming Healthcare Division, Kelly Carey from Silverstray Social in the Up and Coming Non-Profit Division, and Anita Goodan from Kankakee Valley Broadcasting in the Influential Marketing/Media Division.
