Meet our exceptional individuals have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the world of women's entrepreneurship.

Pioneer Award Honorees

#WEDO2014

Join us in celebrating their remarkable achievements and honoring their remarkable impact

Let us applaud their remarkable accomplishments and continue our collective journey towards a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.

#WEDO2014 Pioneer Award Honorees

A select group of individuals with remarkable contributions to the advancement of women's entrepreneurship and empowerment

Through their remarkable leadership, innovation, and dedication, they have paved the way for women in business and ignited positive change.

Black-and-white portrait of Loreen Arbus with long dark hair

Loreen Arbus

Television Executive, Philanthropist & Disability-Rights Advocate; Loreen Arbus Productions

Lynn Tilton

Founder & CEO of Patriarch Partners

Mama Sarah Obama smiling in a purple head wrap and embroidered dress

Mama Sarah Obama

Founder, The Mama Sarah Obama Foundation

Sandy Lerner

Co-Founder of Cisco Systems and Founder of Urban Decay

Shannon Schuyler smiling with long blonde hair

Shannon Schuyler

Former Chief Purpose Officer, PwC US; Lecturer, Kellogg School of Management

Tamara Mellon

Tamara Mellon

Co-Founder of Jimmy Choo and Creative Director & Founder of Tamara Mellon