Recognizing Smart, Successful Women
In the fall of 2002, Monica’s team discussed creating a special issue to showcase the top women entrepreneurs in America. This evolved into a reception to honor them; Rhona Silver, an advisory board member who owned the largest woman-owned catering facility in the country, stepped up to sponsor and cater the event. That first awards event recognized three top women entrepreneurs and a small group of finalists; seven women were inducted into the newly established Enterprising Women Hall of Fame. Those who had attended that first awards event left inspired and motivated to see the event continue the next year, and the tradition began. The Enterprising Women of the Year Awards is now recognized as an important ...