Women's Leadership Awards Luncheon
March 28, 2025 • 11:30am - 1:00pm • Intercontinental Hotel, 111 E Pecan St, San Antonio, TX 78205
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 14th Annual Women's Leadership Awards Luncheon where we will honor and recognize the economic contributions and advancement women business leaders bring to the San Antonio Community.
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Congratulations to Our Honorees!
Impact: Legacy & Merit Award:
Rosalinda 'Chayito' Champion
The Legacy & Merit Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman entrepreneur who has made outstanding contributions to the status of women in business throughout her career in business and the community. Emphasis is placed on established accomplishments and enduring efforts within business leadership and community partnerships.
Inspire: Woman Owned Business Award
Dr. Marisol Weymouth
People Whisperer Solutions
The Women-Owned Business Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman business owner who has demonstrated excellence in operating, growing, and leading her business. Emphasis is placed on resiliency and positively navigating the on-going effects of the pandemic as a business leader.
Inspire: Woman Owned Business Award
Yuka Dorsey
Minnano Grocery
The Woman-Owned Business Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman business owner who has demonstrated excellence in operating, growing, and leading her business. Emphasis is placed on resiliency and positively navigating the on-going effects of the pandemic as a business leader.
Ignite: Rising Star Award
Michelle Martinez
Birdieoso Strategies
The Rising Star Award recognizes an up-and-coming professional woman in the San Antonio community who exhibits exceptional talent and a promising future in her field. Emphasis is placed on recent accomplishments, promotions and/or demonstration of leadership and community service.
The Advocacy Award:
Fátima Menéndez
MALDEF
The Advocacy Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has offered her time and voice as a proponent of public and business issues and encourages women to advocate for the needs and policies in their community.
The Service Award:
Gladys Gonzalez
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.
The Service Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has volunteered her time and effort to better improving the lives of women, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve her community in mind and spirit.
Our Nominees
Impact: Legacy & Merit Award Nominees
- Fernanda Fonseca
- Marina Flores-Salgado
- Jennifer Hinojosa
- Janie Martinez Gonzalez
- Lisa Montoya, PhD
- Angela Rodriguez
The Legacy & Merit Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman entrepreneur who has made outstanding contributions to the status of women in business throughout her career in business and the community. Emphasis is placed on established accomplishments and enduring efforts within business leadership and community partnerships.
Inspire: Woman Owned Business Award Nominees
- Marcie Anguiano
- Albessa Blythe
- Claudia Escobedo
- Danielle Espinoza
- Melissa Gonzales
- Sara Helmy
- Jenny Hernandez
- Kim Munoz
- Beth Ochoa
- Paulina Sandoval
- Madelaine Villamizar Perez
- Elizabeth Yetman
The Woman-Owned Business Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman business owner who has demonstrated excellence in operating, growing, and leading her business. Emphasis is placed on resiliency and positively navigating the on-going effects of the pandemic as a business leader.
The Service Award Nominees
- Mary Helen Gonzalez
- Roxy Rios
- Ada Saenz
- Rae Saldana
- Mari Tamez
- Carla Wright
The Service Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has volunteered her time and effort to better improving the lives of women, and goes above and beyond the call of duty to serve her community in mind and spirit.
Ignite: Rising Star Award Nominees
- Lori Alvarez
- Kalia Aparicio
- Allison Reyes
- Irene Chavez
- Clarissa Esparza-Tejeda
- Marina Flores-Salgado
- Francie Millan
- Melissa Gonzales
- Kristie Narvaez
- Esmeralda Pineda
- Savanna Rivera
- Sharon Samelson Massiatte
- Dana Sotoodeh
- Erica Torres
- Vanessa Vasquez
- Martha Zurita
The Rising Star Award recognizes an up-and-coming professional woman in the San Antonio community who exhibits exceptional talent and a promising future in her field. Emphasis is placed on recent accomplishments, promotions and/or demonstration of leadership and community service.
The Advocacy Award Nominees
- Dr. Norma Elia Cantu
- Maribel Gardea
- Karen Guz
- Yadhira Lozano
- Francie Millan
- Marilu Reyna
- Marisol Robles
- Ada Saenz
- Veronica Vasquez
The Advocacy Award recognizes a San Antonio area woman who has offered her time and voice as a proponent of public and business issues and encourages women to advocate for the needs and policies in their community.
Thank You Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor:
Ignite the Spark Sponsors:
Innovate the Future Sponsors:
Community First Health Plans
Frost Bank
Port San Antonio
Imagine the Possibilities Sponsors:
Freeman Coliseum
Friends of Michelle Martinez
Judge Marisa Flores
Palo Alto College
St. PJ's Children's Home
VIA Metropolitan Transit