What started out as the Women in Business conference in 2005, the Smart Women Breakfast addresses issues facing women in the workplace. This morning conference also recognizes the achievements of leading businesswomen and effective women’s programs through the Smart Women Awards program.

The Smart Women Breakfast & Awards currently takes place in Northeast Ohio.

Any individual employed by a for-profit or nonprofit organization with a physical presence within the region is eligible for an award.

Smart Women Breakfast & Awards • Thursday, July 10, 2025

Presented by Huntington

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The Westin Cleveland Downtown • 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

2025 Featured Panelists

Buffy Filippell
Founder & President
TeamWork Online

Lillian Kuri
CEO
Cleveland Foundation

Dr. Lisa Yerian
Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical and Operational Improvement Officer
Cleveland Clinic

2025 Honorees to be Announced Soon!

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For more information, contact Lisa Dore at [email protected] or 440.250.7050

VIEW PAST SMART WOMEN BREAKFAST & AWARDS COVERAGE:

The 2024 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was held on April 25, 2024 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

CLICK HERE to view the 2024 Honorees!

The 2023 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was held on July 20, 2023 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

CLICK HERE to view the 2023 Honorees!

The 2022 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards was held on June 23, 2022 at The Westin Cleveland Downtown.

CLICK HERE to view the 2022 Honorees!

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