Celebrating 10 Years of Honoring Alamance County’s Outstanding Women Leaders

The Founders’ Award is given by the Women’s Resource Center of Alamance County to female leaders/businesswomen who demonstrate the characteristics of our Founders by providing outstanding contributions in mentoring, community development, philanthropy, and business.

The Rising Star Award is given to the most deserving nominees under age 40 who may be earlier in their careers and community involvement but already demonstrate leadership in these areas.

• Honorees are women who reside in or provide leadership in Alamance County. 
• Current WRC Board and staff members are not eligible. Previous award recipients are not eligible to win the same award again.
• Honorees demonstrate one or more of the following:
  1. Mentoring: participation in formal or informal activities that develop, support, and advise women and/or encourage community involvement
  2. Community Development: participation in endeavors that strengthen the local community.
  3. Philanthropy: contributions of time, materials, and/or money benefiting the local community
  4. Business: contributions in their workplace and/or profession/industry