2024 Cutting Edge Awards

The Cutting Edge Awards celebrates the remarkable achievements of our corporate members and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs) who have shown outstanding commitment to supporting women-owned businesses. These exceptional companies are at the forefront of advancing supplier diversity, creating a level playing field, and empowering women entrepreneurs.

The Connecting the Dots Awards commend the dedication of our WBEs who actively engage and work with other WBEs. These WBEs are intentionally working with other WBEs. We love celebrating the WBE to WBE connection.

Additionally, the Scholarship Awards are awarded to women business owners and their employees. These scholarships are invaluable resources that can be used to further one’s education, ultimately fostering continued growth and success for their businesses.

We invite you to join us as we come together to celebrate the radical impact of those who are driving progress in industries that champion women-owned businesses.

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   As an affiliate of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the WBEA serves as a third-party certifying organization for women-owned business enterprises (WBEs) in south Texas. Businesses that are at least 51% owned by a woman and meet specific criteria as outlined by WBENC standards and procedures are eligible for this certification — a designation that is not only recognized but required by most major corporations and governmental agencies as a purchasing criterion.

With over 750 certified WBEs, representing 9 billion in revenue and over 40,000 jobs created the WBEA organization has grown rapidly since its inception and has become one of the nation’s leading certifiers of women-owned businesses by way of its network of corporate sponsors, supplier diversity programs and dedicated WBE’s.

The WBEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or give preferential consideration because of sex, race, color, creed, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, or national origin, compliant of decimation or any other legally protected status in the employment of qualified persons. It is the policy of the WBEA and all programs housed within WBEA to conform to both the letter and the spirit of Federal and Texas State Civil Rights Laws. It is our policy to select the best qualified person(s) to fill available position(s) and to ensure access to all for program services.