Women’s Empowerment Awards

The Junior League of Pensacola Women’s Empowerment Awards formally recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of women and young ladies in the Pensacola area. These awards honor exceptional women of all ages, of diverse cultures and roles, celebrating the power of individuals to spark change and improve their community and beyond. Whether your candidate is well known or an unsung heroine, we want you to tell us the inspirational stories of women whose extraordinary achievements empower others.

The purpose of these awards is to build up women in the community who display the traits of what it truly means to be a woman leader in the Pensacola community. We are currently accepting nominations for the following categories:

Woman in Business, Non-Profit 

Woman in Business, For-Profit 

Woman in Philanthropy 

Hometown Hero

Woman in Education

Youth Woman in Leadership (15-22)

Mary Raine Hill Award 

All nominations must be complete and include the nominee’s biography and a completed nomination form. Nominations will be accepted for 2025 beginning in December 2024. 

Email [email protected] with any questions.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Sponsorships are now closed for the 2024 Women’s Empowerment Awards.

Thank you to our Top Sponsor for this year’s Women’s Empowerment Awards, Emerald Coast Hospice Care.

2024 Women’s Empowerment Award Winners;

Woman in Business, Non-Profit: Missy Rogers
Woman in Business, For Profit: Reagan Pommier Nelson`
Woman in Education: Ruthie Noel
Woman in Philanthropy: Kristin Longley
Hometown Hero: Tara Spencer
Youth Woman in Leadership: Talia Soublet

Mary Rane Hill Award: Laura Griffin

2023 Women’s Empowerment Award Winners:

Woman in Business, Non-Profit: Rebecca McKeithen`
Woman in Business, For Profit: Christina Doss
Woman in Philanthropy: Madrina Ciano
Hometown Hero: Dr. Justine Roper
Youth Woman in Leadership: Kayla Harmon

Mary Rane Hill Award: Dannon Byrd

2022 Women’s Empowerment Award Winners:

Woman in Business, Non-Profit: Belle Bear
Woman in Business, For Profit: Jessica Rhodes
Woman in Philanthropy: Jan Miller
Hometown Hero: Dr. Kathleen Hudon
Youth Woman in Leadership: Dierre Johnson

Mary Rane Hill Award: Tori Woods