Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award

Thank you for supporting this event that aims to recognize exceptional women in our community. The nominee will receive an email notifying them of the nomination on November 22, 2024. The email will include a link where they can provide additional details about their career and philanthropic activities. They must complete this information by December 13, 2024, to be considered for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award. 

The top six honorees for the Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman Award will be announced December 20, 2024.

Nomination Criteria

  • Be a business woman, civic leader, or philanthropist in Northwest Louisiana
  • Demonstrate influence and leadership in their business or organization(s)
  • Have a positive reputation based on their experience, leadership, and integrity
  • Exhibit significant professional and/or community accomplishments
  • Build recognizable and lasting initiatives or changes with their businesses/organizations and/or the community
  • Must have shown a commitment to philanthropy by helping children, the elderly, those in need, the arts, business development, education, and/or other acts of caring

Nominate an Exceptional Woman

Submissions for the 2025 Virginia K. Shehee Most Influential Woman award are now closed.