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WEDO Pioneer Awards

The WEDO Pioneer Awards celebrate and honor the most impressive and influential women lumanaries who have made significant contributions across various fields, including Science, Philanthropy, Beauty, Fashion, Music, Culinary Arts, Technology, Engineering, and more. These remarkable individuals have made a profound impact on our society.

Recognized by both Houses of the United States Congress, our Pioneer Awards highlight women’s extraordinary achievements and inspire future generations. Their groundbreaking work is celebrated on Women’s Entrepreneurship Day at the prestigious United Nations.

WeDo Pioneer Award

Celebrate inspiring women across the globe

The WEDO Pioneer Award is a prestigious recognition bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in advancing women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment. These extraordinary individuals have shattered barriers, paved the way for others, and made a lasting impact in the entrepreneurial world. Their exemplary achievements inspire and motivate aspiring women entrepreneurs to dream big, overcome obstacles, and create positive change in their communities and beyond.

Wedo Pioneer Award Winners

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

Through their visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovations, and unwavering commitment, WEDO Pioneer Award recipients inspire others to believe in their potential and pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations. Their stories serve as powerful catalysts for change, motivating individuals to challenge the status quo and create a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Founder/Director Beckley Foundation & Psychedelics Pioneer

Founder Beverly Johnson Enterprises/ Iconic SuperModel

Founder/CEO The ActOne Group of Companies

Influencer, NFT/Crypto Enthusiast (100 Million Followers)

Chair Filecoin Foundation & General Council/Head of Policy Protocol Labs

Co-Founder/ Social Impact Officer Automation Anywhere

Artist / Philanthropist / President Board of Trustees Guggenheim Foundation

WeDo AND LALELA PROJECT

Working together to empower young girls and women, fostering their creativity, confidence, and leadership skills

WEDO partners with the Lalela Project to create transformative change through educational arts programs for at-risk youth in South Africa, Northern Uganda, and the Bronx, NY.

The Lalela Project is a nonprofit organization that provides educational arts programs to at-risk youth in Africa. Through a unique curriculum blending arts, music, and academic subjects, the Lalela Project aims to empower children and adolescents, offering them a platform for self-expression, creativity, and personal growth.

Lalela’s signature art curriculum, Heart Mapping, sparks creative thinking and awakens the entrepreneurial spirit in these students. This innovative approach helps students map and manifest their dreams and goals, creating new possibilities for themselves and their communities.

As part of this partnership, each Pioneer Award Winner receives a customized art piece created by an impoverished female student.

PREVIOUS WEDO PIONEER AWARD WINNERS

Defying the odds, shattering glass ceilings, and transforming industries

Our previous WEDO Pioneer Award winners are outstanding women in business who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication in breaking barriers and creating positive change in the entrepreneurial landscape.