Nominations open now through February 21st.
![About the Awards]()
Philadelphia magazine is searching for women who have made bold impacts on our region.
The Trailblazer Award
This award is given to a woman in the Philadelphia region who is a well-accomplished leader in their field and has made considerable contributions to her respective peers and community.
The Luminary Leader
This award will honor an up-and-coming woman, age 35 and under, who has already made a mark on our region.
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For official rules, click here.
![Past Winners]()
![Emily Bittenbender]()
Emily Bittenbender
2024 Trailblazer
![Natasha Camy]()
Natasha Camy
2023 Luminary Leader
![Kim E. Fraites-Dow]()
Kim E. Fraites-Dow
2023 Trailblazer
![Christa Barfield]()
Christa Barfield
2023 Luminary Leader
![Ellen Yin]()
Ellen Yin
2022 Trailblazer
![Erin Busch]()
Erin Busch
2022 Luminary Leader
![Dr. Ala Stanford]()
Dr. Ala Stanford
2021 Trailblazer
![Allison Bassman]()
Allison Bassman
2021 Luminary Leader
![Mary K. Dougherty]()
Mary K. Dougherty
2020 Trailblazer
![Emily Kramer-Golinkoff]()
Emily Kramer-Golinkoff
2020 Luminary Leader
![Marcie Turney]()
Marcie Turney
2019 Trailblazer
![Meryl Levitz]()
Meryl Levitz
2018 Trailblazer
![Alice Bast]()
Alice Bast
2017 Trailblazer
![Karen Dougherty Bucholz]()
Karen Dougherty Bucholz
2016 Trailblazer
![Jane Golden]()
Jane Golden
2015 Trailblazer
![Linda Cliatt-Wayman]()
Linda Cliatt-Wayman
2014 Trailblazer
![Audrey Evans]()
Audrey Evans
2013 Trailblazer
![Wendy Smith Born]()
Wendy Smith Born
2012 Trailblazer
![Ahmeenah Young]()
Ahmeenah Young
2011 Trailblazer
![Denise Morrison]()
Denise Morrison
2010 Trailblazer
![Melissa Weiler Gerber]()
Melissa Weiler Gerber
2009 Trailblazer
![Michelle Bunting]()
Michelle Bunting
2008 Trailblazer
![Charisse Lillie]()
Charisse Lillie
2007 Trailblazer
![Molly Shepard]()
Molly Shepard
2006 Trailblazer
![Judith Seldeneck]()
Judith Seldeneck
2005 Trailblazer
