Leading Women Awards

Do you know a woman who is making a difference in their community? Nominate them for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Leading Women Award!

The Leading Women Awards is the premier recognition event celebrating outstanding women in the greater Boston area, while fostering awareness for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience provided by Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.

Since 1992, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts has honored more than 200 women leaders with the Leading Women Award. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is seeking your nominations for this year’s event. Your nominee should be a visionary in their life’s passion, exemplary in their profession, represent the diversity of leadership in their community, and promote inclusion and opportunity for girls and women. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts asks that nominations are informative and concise. Note: It is not a requirement for the nominee to have been a Girl Scout.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, August 18, 2023. In September, we will announce the 2023 class of GSEMA Leading Women—three incredible women who have made a difference in their community.

Guidelines for Nominations

Consider Including Information Regarding:

Professional Contributions.
- What makes the individual outstanding in their career? Please include any significant accomplishments, trainings, educational backgrounds, etc.
Community Contributions.
- How long and in what capacity has the nominee been involved in their organization?
- Do they chair a committee or board? Do they have other activities beyond basic membership? Including specific examples is encouraged.
Why should this person be considered a role model for girls and young women?
Any examples of your nominee’s resilience or advocacy?
- Examples should include obstacles the individual had to overcome in order to become a successful leader or role model for young women.

If you have any further questions about the Leading Women Awards or nominee requirements, please email Stacy Wilbur, Senior Director of External Relations.

Please enjoy these photos from last years event.