In The Lead Best Woman-Owned Businesses form

The In The Lead: Best Women-Owned Business special section (and online product) recognizes women-owned businesses that demonstrate success across any of a broad spectrum of criteria.

The businesses highlighted in this program are contributing in many ways to the economic success we see in our state.

The challenges facing women-owned businesses are well documented. Persistent stereotypes lead to invidious discrimination. The old-boy network protects its members. Access to capital can be limited. Competing demands often create self-doubt.

To qualify for recognition, a company must be entirely or substantially owned by a woman, or women, and based in Maryland. It can be a franchise or subsidiary of a national company as long as the local operation is women-owned.

Nomination deadline for the 2026 list is April 28.

Information provided on this form may be used by The Daily Record in the corresponding publication.

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Company Name (including Inc., Corp., etc.)(Required)

Business Description(Required)

Number of Years in Business

Female Company Head (Name & Title)(Required)

Company Head Email(Required)

Number of Employees

% Women-Owned

Revenue from the most recent completed fiscal year