ABOUT US CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS EVENTS SUPPORT NEWS & RESOURCES Awards & Recognition WBE Star Award 2020 WBE Stars Past Recipients Selection Process The nation’s premier award for excellence among Women’s Business Enterprises. Each year, fourteen exemplary women business leaders step into the spotlight to receive the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Star Award. Each WBE Star is selected by one of the 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs) that administer WBENC certification in each of their territories. This is our way of recognizing and rewarding the most engaged and successful women leaders in the WBENC network. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A WBE STAR? The WBE Stars illustrate this country’s vital ability to build successful businesses. The women’s strategic vision, business acumen and sheer talent combine to meet their corporate clients’ complex needs and propel our economy forward. In addition to the recognition that comes with receiving an award of this caliber, WBE Stars receive the added benefit of regional and national visibility for their company. Photos and company names are published on the WBENC website along with various social media posts leading up to the recognition event. Stars are provided with numerous other benefits such as media training conducted by a specialized industry professional, participation in a professional photoshoot, and invitations to participate in featured programming and activities at WBENC events. Meet the 2020 WBE Stars The 2020 WBE Stars illustrate this country’s vital ability to build successful businesses. These businesswomen inspire their employees, peers, and clients with their tireless dedication to excellence in every facet of their lives. Rashmi Chaturvedi Kaygen, Inc. Gabrielle Christman Hunter International, Inc. Tammy Cohen Infomart, Inc. April Diez The Diez Group Kari Donovan Precis Commissioning, Inc. Emily Erskine ART Payroll Patricia Marx New World Van Lines Inc. Ranjini Poddar Artech, LLC Staci Redmon Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) Rosa Santana Forma Automotive, LLC Annette Springer Springer Equipment Company, Inc. Deborah Trevino Treco Services, Inc. Rajashree Varma Arth Systems Iris Vincent Prime Air Corp. Past Recipients 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 LOAD MORE Selection Process The WBE Star award is an awards program that features 14 WBEs each year, one from each of the 14 Regional Partner Organizations (RPOs), who are nominated by RPO Leaders to be a WBE Star. In order to be nominated as a WBE Star, the WBE must first demonstrate that they are a shining example of what it means to be a WBENC-Certified women business owner at the regional level. Several aspects are considered in this nomination process. Contact us for more information about the WBE Star Award. Contact Us RELATED NEWS & RESOURCES Interview Advancing with the WBE Stars: Gabrielle Christman NOV 18, 2021 Interview Advancing with the WBE Stars: Staci Redmon OCT 21, 2021 Interview Advancing with the WBE Stars: Iris Vincent OCT 7, 2021 Interview Advancing with the WBE Stars: Deborah Trevino SEP 9, 2021 LEARN ABOUT WBENC About Us Our Team Partners Careers JOIN US Certify Your Business Become a Corporate Member Support Women-Owned Businesses DISCOVER Events Programs News & Resources WBENCLINK2.0 LOGIN STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to our email newsletters and alerts for the latest news, opportunities, and resources. Subscribe CONTACT US © 2021 Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Privacy Policy Terms of Use