Join us on Wednesday, September 9th at Halo at the Point for an unforgettable evening as we honor the 2026 Mainebiz Outstanding Women in Business!

Network with top professionals, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and immerse yourself in the powerful stories of these exceptional women who are making a big impact on Maine’s business community.

The Mainebiz Outstanding Women in Business award honors women presidents, CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders who are making exceptional contributions to their organizations, industries, and Maine’s economy. Honorees will be featured in the August 10th issue of Mainebiz and celebrated at a special reception in September.

Nominations OPEN NOW

• The nominee must be the president, CEO, executive director, or a senior leader of
  their company or organization.
• The nominee should have an established track record of business success.
• The nominee must have made outstanding contributions to their company,
  industry, and community.

Nominations close at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Review nomination questions in advance of submission. 

Past Outstanding Women in Business

Program formerly known as Women to Watch

2025 Honoree Profiles
2024 Honoree Profiles
2023 Honoree Profiles
2022 Honoree Profiles
2021 Honoree Profiles
2020 Honoree Profiles