# Event Details - **Event Name**: Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: NAWBO Richmond’s signature event that celebrates the 2025 accomplishments of successful women entrepreneurs and community leaders in RVA.About this EventThe Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala (WE) is NAWBO Richmond’s signature event that celebrates the 2025 accomplishments of successful women entrepreneurs and community leaders in the Greater Richmond Area.Awards will be presented in five categories:Entrepreneur of the YearRising StarCommunity LeaderWoman in STEM presented by & Winner of the 2024 Women in STEM AwardStudent Entrepreneur of the YearWe are excited to announce that this year’s event features a silent auction as well. Details below! In addition to funds raised from the auction, your partnership will support NAWBO Richmond‘s educational programming and community outreach efforts. Our diverse program offerings provide enriching opportunities for women business owners in the Greater Richmond Region to engage with one another, learn about best entrepreneurial practices, and equip them with the resources to take their businesses to the next level.//Have someone you want to nominate?Tell us about the amazing women in your life! You are welcome to self nominate or submit multiple nominations!First, a few ground rules:You may nominate anyone, and you are encouraged to self-nominate!NAWBO Membership is not required to be nominated for an award.No award can be won by the same person within five years.Criteria must have been obtained between January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025.Nominations are open through December 1st!Please review the awards criteria HERE!Find the link to our Women of Excellence Award Nomination Form HERE!//Interested in Sponsoring?Join us as a sponsor of the Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala & Silent Auction. Your partnership will support NAWBO Richmond's ongoing efforts to provide educational programming, scholarships, and community outreach that equip women business owners with the tools and resources they need to grow, thrive, and scale their businesses. In the process, you'll engage a highly connected and motivated audience of Richmond's top business leaders and their networks via an extensive list of benefits including social media, email, and on-site event activations.Take a look at our Sponsorship Packet HERE!Find the link to our Sponsorship Interest Form HERE!//Want to participate in our Silent Auction?NAWBO Richmond is seeking donations in the forms of tangible items, experiences, and services to be auctioned off at our silent auction!We are looking for items such as (but not limited to) gift cards, tickets, gift baskets, giveaways, etc, with a range of price points. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your business spotlighted and shared with the NAWBO community! If you or your business would like to contribute to this event, please complete the form below by Friday, December 26th.*Please note that ALL item donations must come with a physical certificate or the item itself provided by the donating organization. Items must be dropped off with a NAWBO representative by Friday, January 2nd. We will be in touch to collect items.Find the link to our GALA Donation Form HERE!//Agenda for the Evening6 - 6:45PM: Welcome & Networking Happy HourUpon arrival, guests will be greeted with their choice of champagne or sparkling water. An open bar featuring beer and wine will be available throughout the evening.Guests are encouraged to check out the silent auction & purchase tickets for the orchid raffle. The orchids were generously donated by - thank you for your thoughtful contribution!6:45 - 7:30PM: Guests Find Seats & Plate FoodGuests will enjoy warm, elegant dining experience featuring freshly baked dinner rolls with whipped butter, preset ice waters, and a refreshing iced tea and coffee station, complete with dessert to finish.Entrée selections include your choice of: Lightly breaded buttermilk chicken breast topped with a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce OR mushroom ravioli served in a rich tarragon cream sauce.Each entrée is accompanied by the chef's choice of seasonal vegetable medley and garlic whipped potatoes.7:30 - 8:30PM: Award Banquet & Presentation//More about NAWBO RichmondThe National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the unified voice of over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States representing the fastest-growing segment of the economy.Since 1975, NAWBO has been the only membership organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact, NAWBO is a one-stop resource that propels women business owners into greater economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.Our MissionNAWBO is an organization that works to:Strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of our members and promote economic developmentCreate innovative and effective changes in the business cultureBuild strategic alliances, coalitions, and affiliationsTransform public policy and influence opinion - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glen-allen/women-of-excellence-empowerment-gala/100001968322753341 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, it, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10672.57, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glen Allen - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Dominion Club - **lat**: 37.6996581 - **long**: -77.6083127 - **full address**: The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Drive, Glen Allen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7da9d02734cd64e7ea6042695dd176391615a476858ddd12956ea943d32e98bd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc027378-gmir.jpg?v=1763432125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala being held? - **A:** Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala takes place on Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Drive, Glen Allen, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala? - **A:** Tickets for Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala are priced at USD 10,673 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly Bird - NAWBO Members OnlyUSD 109 + USD 9 feeAvailableMember TicketUSD 135 + USD 10 feeAvailableGeneral Admission (Non Member)USD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableAchieve SponsorUSD 535 + USD 35 feeAvailableInspire SponsorUSD 1,069 + USD 69 feeAvailableImpact SponsorUSD 2,136 + USD 136 feeAvailableResilience SponsorUSD 3,203 + USD 203 feeAvailableConfidence SponsorUSD 5,337 + USD 337 feeAvailableEmpowerment SponsorUSD 10,673 + USD 673 feeAvailableTable of 8USD 1,602 + USD 102 feeAvailableFinalist TableUSD 1,389 + USD 89 feeAvailableDonation: Can't make the eventFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala? - **A:** Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala is organized by NAWBO Richmond. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Women of Excellence Empowerment Gala is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glen Allen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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