The Pink Event Honors

Sweet 16 Legacy Edition

Celebrating women who lead, inspire, serve, create, and leave a lasting impact.

Nominations Open June 20 – July 31, 2026

Help us recognize women whose leadership, service, innovation, and impact are making a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

Submit a Nomination

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 4 PM - 9 PM

Cambria Hotel Arundel Mills, Hanover, MD

About the Honors

The Pink Event Honors recognizes exceptional women whose work, leadership, service, and influence are making a meaningful difference in business, community, and beyond. As part of The Pink Event: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition, we are proud to celebrate women whose contributions deserve to be seen, recognized, and remembered.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Women from all backgrounds and industries may be nominated, including:

Business owners
Nonprofit leaders
Community advocates
Professionals
Educators
Creatives
Emerging leaders
Women making an impact in any field

Award Categories

The Pink Event Honors celebrates women whose leadership, service, innovation, resilience, and impact are making a meaningful difference in their communities, industries, and beyond. Nominators may select the category that best reflects the nominee's contributions.

Not sure which category fits best?

Select the category that most closely aligns with the nominee's primary impact. The review committee may reassign nominations to a different category if another award is a better fit.

The Elevation Award

Honors a woman who turns turning points into launching pads, consistently rising to new heights while creating a path for others to follow. Her journey reflects what is possible when vision, courage, and action come together, and her impact can be seen in the doors she opens for women coming behind her.

The Ripple Effect Award

Celebrates a woman whose actions create waves of change that extend far beyond any single room, project, or moment. Her influence is reflected in the lives she touches, the culture she shifts, and the opportunities that continue to grow because of her leadership and generosity.

The Emerging Powerhouse Award

Recognizes a rising force whose momentum is undeniable and whose presence signals what is coming next. She is building with intention, demonstrating boldness and consistency, and already creating meaningful results that suggest an even greater legacy ahead.

The She Lifts Award

Honors the heart-centered leader who makes elevation a shared experience rather than a solo climb. She creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and strengthened, and her influence is measured not only by what she accomplishes but by how many others rise because of her.

The Founder’s Choice Award

Honors a woman who embodies the spirit of The Pink Event through her purpose, presence, and the way she shows up for herself and others. She reflects the values of authenticity, resilience, service, and community in a way that feels grounded, intentional, and impactful.

Honoree Recognition & Benefits

Selected honorees will be celebrated as part of The Pink Event 2026: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition and recognized for their leadership, impact, and contributions.

Honorees Will Receive:

Complimentary admission to The Pink Event 2026: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition
Recognition during The Pink Event Honors Celebration
An official Pink Event Honors recognition award
Featured recognition on The Pink Event Honors website
Recognition across The Pink Event social media platforms
An official 2026 Pink Event Honors digital badge
Professional event photography opportunities during The Pink Event
Access to a special guest ticket rate for one guest

Nomination Process

Step 1: Submit a nomination

Step 2: Review submissions

Step 3: Honorees notified

Step 4: Honorees celebrated at The Pink Event on October 24, 2026

A review committee will evaluate nominations based on demonstrated impact, leadership, service, and alignment with the selected award category.

Important Dates

June 20, 2026: Nominations Open
July 31, 2026: Nominations Close
August 2026: Review & Selection
October 24, 2026: Honors Celebration

FAQ Section

Yes! Self-nominations are welcome. We encourage women who are making a meaningful impact through their leadership, service, business, advocacy, mentorship, or community involvement to nominate themselves for consideration.
Absolutely. You may submit multiple nominations; however, a separate nomination form must be completed for each nominee.
No. There is no cost to submit a nomination for The Pink Event Honors.
Attendance is encouraged but not required to be considered for recognition. Additional details will be shared directly with selected honorees.
Nominations will be reviewed after the nomination period closes on July 31, 2026. Selected honorees will be contacted directly prior to The Pink Event 2026: Sweet 16 Legacy Edition.
Honorees are selected based on the information provided in their nomination, including their leadership, impact, achievements, service, and alignment with the spirit of the award category. The review committee may reassign nominations to a different category if it is a better fit.
The strongest nominations are specific, thoughtful, and story-driven. We encourage nominators to share meaningful examples of the nominee's impact, leadership, and contributions rather than providing only general praise.