Nominations are now open for the 37th Annual In the Company of Women awards

Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Commission for Women and the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, announces the Call for Nominations for the 2026 In the Company of Women Awards. Nominations for the 37th Annual In the Company of Women Awards will be accepted from November 14 through Dec. 19. All women in Miami-Dade County who exemplify professional development, community responsibility, leadership, vision, contribution to women's progress, and promotion of pluralism are eligible.

Nominations will be received in the following eight categories:

• Outstanding Woman in Business and Economics
• Outstanding Woman in Arts, Culture, and Communications
• Outstanding Woman in Education, Health, and Innovation
• Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Elected Official
• Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Non-elected Official
• Outstanding Woman in Sports and Athletics
• Community Spirit Award
• Mayor’s Pioneer Award

Learn more and nominate today.

Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade and the Miami-Dade Commission for Women, is now accepting nominations for the 37th Annual “In the Company of Women” awards, honoring outstanding women whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact in Miami-Dade County. The community is invited to nominate inspiring women leaders. The nomination deadline is Friday, Dec. 19.

The awards ceremony is held each March to commemorate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. Presented by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Commission for Women and the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, the In the Company of Women awards ceremony is a time-honored Miami-Dade County tradition. The program celebrates women who exemplify professional excellence, community responsibility, advancement of girls and women’s progress, visionary leadership and commitment to inclusivity across the following categories:

• Outstanding Woman in Business and Economics
• Outstanding Woman in Arts, Culture, and Communications
• Outstanding Woman in Education, Health, and Innovation
• Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Elected Official
• Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Non-elected Official
• Outstanding Woman in Sports and Athletics
• Community Spirit Award
• Mayor’s Pioneer Award

Complete the nomination form.

Nominations with supporting entry materials must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2025. Nominations that fail to include the requested items and/or do not meet the application deadline will automatically be disqualified. Past recipients of an In the Company of Women award are not eligible. A selection committee of community leaders, including previous honorees, will review all eligible nominations and select the awardees.

For more information, contact Dr. Rose Martin, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, at 305-375-4967 or [email protected].