Women's Leadership Awards Luncheon
May 8, 2026
Grand Hyatt Riverwalk
11:30 AM - 1 PM
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 15th Annual Women's Leadership Awards Luncheon where we will honor and recognize the economic contributions and advancement women business leaders bring to the San Antonio Community.
Nominations are now OPEN! View the categories below to get started.
Deadline to submit: April 3, 2026
Nomination Guidelines
- Nominee Eligibility: Nominees must be residents of the Greater San Antonio community. 𝗦𝗔𝗛𝗖𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱.
- Event Attendance Requirement: Nominees must be available to attend the in-person Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM should they be selected as an award recipient.
- Open Nominations: Nominations are open to all qualified candidates who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and impact within their respective fields and community.
- Who May Submit a Nomination: Nominations may be submitted by any individual.
- Previous Recipients: Individuals who have previously received an award in a specific category are not eligible to receive the same award again.
- Past Nominees: Individuals who were nominated in prior years but were not selected as recipients may be nominated again for consideration.
- Multiple Category Nominations: Individuals may be nominated in multiple award categories if they meet the criteria for each category.
- Self-Nominations: Individuals may nominate themselves for consideration.
- Contact Information Requirement: Each nomination must include a valid email address and phone number for the nominee so they may be contacted if selected.
- Nomination Deadline:
- All nominations must be submitted no later than Friday, April 3, 2026.
Inspire: Woman Owned Business Award
The Women-Owned Business Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman business owner who has demonstrated excellence in operating, growing, and leading her business. Emphasis is placed on resiliency and positively navigating the on-going effects of the pandemic as a business leader.
Impact: The Legacy & Merit Award
The Legacy & Merit Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman entrepreneur who has made outstanding contributions to the status of women in business throughout her career in business and the community. Emphasis is placed on established accomplishments and enduring efforts within business leadership and community partnerships.
Ignite: Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes an up-and-coming professional woman in the San Antonio community who exhibits exceptional talent and a promising future in her field. Emphasis is placed on recent accomplishments, promotions and/or demonstration of leadership and community service.
Service Award
The Service Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has volunteered her time and effort to better improving the lives of women, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve her community in mind and spirit.
Advocacy Award
The Advocacy Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has offered her time and voice as a proponent of public and business issues and encourages women to advocate for the needs and policies in their community.