ABOUT US
Who We Are
Launched in 2018, the North Carolina Women Business Owners Hall of Fame (NCWBOHOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the definitive archive of North Carolina’s most successful female-led enterprises.
We honor the Pioneers and Trailblazers, the women and advocates who have scaled enterprise-level organizations, shattered the funding and scaling ceilings, and made enduring contributions to North Carolina’s economic landscape.
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Why the Hall of Fame Matters
While women start businesses at twice the rate of men, they often face funding and scaling ceilings when moving to the enterprise level. The NCWBOHOF honors and connects the women who have shattered those barriers, creating a room full of the state’s most bankable, sophisticated, and employer-ready leaders.
The Million-Dollar Demographic
Our inductees and attendees represent the top tier of women-owned firms. These are CEOs and Founders of mature organizations with significant needs in commercial banking, treasury management, complex HR infrastructure, high-value benefits, and multi-state compliance.
A Pipeline of Emerging Enterprises
The Hall of Fame serves as a strategic bridge between established business icons and high-growth rising stars. Partnering with us gives your organization a direct line to mid-market companies at the critical inflection point of scaling their operations.
Economic Resilience & Stability
Over the past two decades, the number of women entrepreneurs in NC has risen 114%, outpacing the national average. By supporting the Hall of Fame, you align your corporate brand with the state’s most stable, scalable, and culture-driven employer portfolios.
How to Get Involved
Important Ticketing & Sponsorship Note: Standard Gala tickets and Corporate Sponsorship packages are purchased through a single system. Please review our available tiers before clicking to buy.
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View Tickets & Sponsorship Tiers: Secure your spot at our Gala
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Meet the Hall of Fame Inductees: Explore the stories of the trailblazers who built our economy.
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Nominate a Female Founder: Help us recognize the next leader making history in NC
For custom sponsorship activations or inquiries, please contact hanna@hummingbird-creative.com.
Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
Wendy Coulter - Founder/President
CEO at Hummingbird Creative Group Inc.
Sarah Glova - Vice President
Founder, CEO at Reify Media
DIRECTORS:
Johnny Bass
Operational & Financial Advisor at Bass Business Solutions
Shanelle K. Edmonds
Attorney at Law, Eunoia Law Firm
Katie Gailes
Co-Founder & President - Our Stories: Brave Conversations on Race
Chief Entrepreneurial Officer - Katie Gailes & Company
Brenda Harris
CEO at BPN Staffing Solutions
Beth Hoving
SVP at Bank of America
Molly McKinley
Entrepreneur in Residence at Meredith College
Erica Vazquez
Executive Director at The Women's Business Center of North Carolina
