Healthcare Businesswomen's Association

Calling for Initiatives Advancing Women in the Workplace 

Submissions Now Open for the 2025 HBA ACE Awards!  

Submit Your Nomination

Does your company foster a workplace culture where bold ideas thrive, and women are empowered to lead, innovate, and break barriers? 

Are your programs driving real engagement and creating inclusive spaces where every woman feels seen, valued, and heard? 

If that’s a yes, then it’s your time to shine—apply now for the prestigious 2025 HBA ACE Award! 

The HBA is seeking standout initiatives that elevate all women by: 

  • Accelerating innovation
  • Driving measurable business outcomes
  • Expanding reach, scale, and visibility

We welcome a wide range of program submissions—from company-wide women’s networks to targeted efforts tackling the gender pay gap. No matter your industry or company size, if your work is creating impact, we want to see it. 

Imagine the recognition: Your achievements featured on stage at HBA’s Annual Conference in Las Vegas, amplified across dynamic social media campaigns, celebrated on LinkedIn Live, and spotlighted in exclusive speaking opportunities. 

This isn’t just an award—it’s a platform to inspire change, drive progress, and lead the charge toward a more inclusive future. 

Submissions close 6 June. Don’t miss this chance to have your work celebrated by a united force for change. 

Apply today—and let the world hear your story. 

Nominations for the 2025 ACE and ACE Aspire Awards are now open and will close on 6 June.. Honorees will be announced in early Fall 2025. Please review the submission guidelines for more information. 

2025 ACE Awards Submission Guidelines

  • An independent panel of healthcare industry leaders selects ACE Award recipients. 
  • Award criteria include measurable results, business performance, stewardship, execution, and sustainability.
  • For an additional fee, companies may opt to hold a consultative debrief with a member of the judging panel after judging is completed.

ACE Award winning initiatives are celebrated and honored at HBA’s signature Annual Conference in front of an audience of nearly 1,000 industry leaders. Winners also receive:

  • Recognition as thought-leaders before HBA’s global community of 100,000+
  • Prominent visibility in trade and mainstream media
  • Distinction as an organization committed to fostering leadership opportunities for women

The HBA congratulates all previous award-winning initiatives for their extraordinary impact.

See Prior ACE Recipients
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